Dual Study Program Process Engineering

Process engineering is a field between mathematics, physics, and mechanical engineering. As a process engineer, you will handle various substances and products, preparing raw materials using chemical, physical, and biological processes to create daily necessities. At our Heilbronn plant, we produce Knorr soups, sauces, salad dressings, and Mondamin starches. You will develop and commission production facilities, perform error analyses, and optimize manufacturing processes, focusing on effectiveness and environmental protection. Your tasks include working in various departments like production and development, gaining insights into the plant's processes and adjacent areas, conducting experiments, and evaluating technical data.

Must Have

• University entrance qualification or Abitur (general or subject-specific)
• Interest in technology, natural sciences, and sustainable production processes
• Punctuality, reliability, and conscientiousness
• Analytical thinking and a structured way of working
• Willingness to continuously develop yourself and your skills
• Independent work and team player qualities

Perks & Benefits

• 37-hour week and attractive salary
• 30 days of vacation and Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Additional social benefits (e.g., company pension scheme)
• Free lunch in the canteen & Free ice cream in summer
• Discounts in our staff shop and with cooperation partners
• Wellbeing offers and occupational medical care/consultation
• Exciting projects also outside the apprenticeship
• Lots of variety, fun, and a tangible work result – our great products

ABOUT UNILEVER

Our business reaches people worldwide. In over 190 countries, 3.4 billion of them use our products daily. With us, you shape popular brands that make people's everyday lives better. Our drive is to make sustainability an everyday reality, and we are convinced that a business focused on this leads to superior results. Our employees are at the heart of this. With meaningful work that fits their lives, we contribute to a better business and a better world.

Our state-of-the-art production and supply chains span the globe. Become a part of it at our Knorr plant in Heilbronn, where we have been producing popular products for over 175 years!

Dual Students (m/f/d) Process Engineering

OBJECTIVE

Process engineering is located in the field between mathematics, physics, and mechanical engineering. As a process engineer, you handle a wide variety of substances and products. You process raw materials using chemical, physical, and biological methods. This is how raw materials are turned into products for daily needs. In our Heilbronn plant, we primarily produce delicious Knorr soups, sauces, or salad dressings from the dry segments, as well as Mondamin starches for retail, wholesale, social customers (schools, daycare centers), or chain customers (Subway, IKEA).

As part of your degree program, you will also develop and commission the corresponding production facilities. Error analyses are also part of the job to optimize manufacturing processes. The biggest challenge: producing a product as effectively and environmentally friendly as possible.

PROCESS

• Start: October 2026
• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
• University: DHBW Mannheim
• Practical location: Heilbronn plant
• Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

WHAT YOUR TASKS WILL BE

• Assignments in various departments with exciting projects (e.g., Production, Development)
• A comprehensive view of our plant and our processes and facilities, as well as into
• adjacent areas (e.g., Quality Assurance, Environmental Technology, and
• Automation)
• Conducting test series and evaluating technical data
• Insights into the work and organization of a food manufacturer

WHAT YOU BRING

• University entrance qualification or Abitur – general or subject-specific
• Interest in technology, natural sciences, and sustainable
• production processes
• Punctuality, reliability, and conscientiousness
• Analytical thinking and a structured way of working
• Willingness to continuously develop yourself and your skills
• Independent work and team player qualities

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• 37-hour week and attractive salary
• 30 days of vacation and Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Additional social benefits (e.g., company pension scheme)
• Free lunch in the canteen & Free ice cream in summer
• Discounts in our staff shop and with cooperation partners
• Wellbeing offers and occupational medical care/consultation
• Exciting projects also outside the apprenticeship
• Lots of variety, fun, and of course a tangible work result – our great products

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.