Sensor Intern (Germany)

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The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands‑on experience across different functions.

You’ll work on real‑world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort‑driven design and manufacturing.

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The Engineering team develops and delivers innovative technologies that support product performance, reliability, and customer requirements.

Within engineering, sensor technologies play a critical role in enabling accurate data collection, system feedback, and product functionality.

This internship supports engineering efforts related to sensor development and release

, helping ensure new sensor solutions are tested, documented, and ready for successful deployment.

As a Sensor Intern, you will support engineering activities tied to the release of sensor products or sensor‑integrated systems.

This role provides hands‑on experience working with sensors in a real engineering environment, contributing to testing, validation, documentation, and cross‑functional coordination.

This position is ideal for a student interested in sensors, electronics, systems integration, or applied engineering who wants exposure to product release processes from development through launch.

Responsibilities

• Sensor Release Support – Assist engineering teams with activities required to support sensor release, including readiness checks, documentation, and coordination.
• Testing & Validation – Support sensor testing, data collection, and validation to ensure performance meets specifications.
• Data Analysis – Help analyze sensor output data to identify trends, anomalies, or performance issues.
• Documentation & Specifications – Assist with creating and updating technical documentation, test reports, and release materials.
• System Integration Support – Help support integration of sensors into larger systems, products, or prototypes.
• Issue Tracking & Troubleshooting – Support engineers in tracking issues, investigating root causes, and validating corrective actions.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams to support a successful sensor release.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, or related field).
• Interest in sensors, electronics, or system measurement technologies.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, testing, or data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a technical, hands‑on environment.
• Things We Consider a Plus
• Coursework or experience with sensors, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with test equipment, diagrams, or technical documentation.
• Exposure to product development or release processes.
• Interest in a long‑term engineering or product development career path.
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

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