Intern or Thesis Student - Structural Engineer for Mass Timber and/or Precast Concrete Connections (m/f/x) in Kaufering, Deutschland

Experiments to Evidence. Products to Proof

Together with the team, you will research and analyze Mass Timber and/or Precast Concrete building systems.
As an example, your role could be to come up with ways of optimizing, revolutionizing, or innovating those buildings through creating new connection concepts between structural elements. The ideation ultimately would lead
to a proof-of-concept prototype, which is tested in our lab to ensure it meets building specifications.
This is a full‐time internship position. Start date is flexible. Duration for at least 6 months. No travel is foreseen for this position.

What You'll do

Join an interdisciplinary and international research team solving the challenges of tomorrow.
You’ll work closely with our experts and external network developing innovative connection concepts for Mass Timber and Precast Concrete building systems. Our goal is to enable a circular and more sustainable construction industry.
You can significantly contribute by working on different topics:

• Analyze and iterate different building systems combining materials (e.g. concrete, steel, timber, etc) to assess carbon footprint and structural performance.
• Ideate on new building systems and connections.
• Define connection requirements.
• Support the team defining lab test planning and execution.
• Identify value proposition of your ideas.

What You’ll Bring

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in Structural Engineering throughout the full internship duration
• Interest in Mass Timber or Precast Concrete construction
• Passion for innovation and research
• Creative problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills in English

What’s In It for You

At Hilti, you’ll join a family-owned company that thinks long term, invests in its people, and trusts individuals to make a real impact. From day one, you'll take ownership of meaningful work, contribute to business success, and be supported in creating your future through continuous learning, development opportunities, and diverse career paths. Some of the benefits of building your career with us include:

• A diverse global headquarters community of more than 2,100 colleagues representing 70 nationalities.
• The opportunity to create visible, long-term impact on Hilti’s business and global reputation.
• Career opportunities across functions, regions and leadership roles, supported by a transparent development framework.
• A flexible, trust-based working model, including remote work and workation.
• Opportunities to contribute to local and global social-impact initiatives.
• More than 60 employee-led networks and activities.
• A modern campus with an onsite gym, restaurants and access to outdoor activities.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
At our global headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, Buchs, and nearby hubs, we shape Hilti’s digital strategy and enterprise platforms worldwide. Our cross-functional teams in product IT, data & analytics, cybersecurity, ERP, and digital customer platforms work side-by-side with business leaders to design, build, and run solutions at global scale. HQ offers a collaborative environment where architecture decisions, platform reliability, and secure-by-design engineering translate into real impact for our customers and teams.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

For further questions, please feel free to contact Marco Pagliarin (Technical Project Manager) or Human Resources Kimberly Caetano (Talent Acquisition Intern).
For non-EU/ EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland/ Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss/ Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.