Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Egineering, Food Technology

What do I need to know about the profession?

DHBW Mechanical engineering, food technology: the experts for food in development, sales and service.

General

  • Duration of study: 3 years (6 semesters)

  • Required school-leaving qualification: University entrance qualification (Abitur) or University of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) ->Include general test of study capability of the application.

  • Partner university: DHBW Mosbach

Further education opportunities

  • Master of Engineering

Activities

  • Cooperation in the development, project planning and demonstration of technical solutions in the field of series machines

  • Participation in product and concept developments in the field of novel foods

  • Supervision of global subsidiaries in food technology, (application- ) technical issues. 

  • Insights into sales activities

  • Execution and documentation of tests

Requirements profile

  • Interest in maths and technology
  • Communication skills
  • ability to make contacts
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to think logically
  • Spatial sense
  • Systematic way of learning and working
  • Sense of responsibility

What will I learn at the Cooperative State University?

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1st and 2nd semester

  • Mathematics I + II
  • Design theory with design
  • Manufacturing technology
  • Laboratory materials
  • Technical Mechanics and Strength Science
  • Electrical engineering in the laboratory
  • Informatics
  • Subject- specific modules
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3rd and 4th semester

  • Mathematics  III
  • Thermodynamics with laboratory
  • Introduction to food technology
  • Food and biochemistry
  • General and Inorganic Chemistry
  • Technical Mechanics and Strength Science
  • Manufacture of machinery
  • Heat and matter transfer
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Subject- specific modules
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5th and 6th semester

  • Quality management and food analysis
  • Food law and contract law 
  • Mechanical VT with laboratory
  • Control technology with laboratory
  • Food Process Engineering and Food Process Engineering 
  • Preservation and packaging
  • Thermal TV with laboratory
  • Beverage and confectionery technology 
  • Subject- specific modules

What will I learn in the specialist departments?

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Training centre:

  • Basics of mechanical engineering

During your studies, you will pass through different departments to learn the professional practice:

  • Application technology
  • International Service Support
  • Food technology
  • Product and industry management
  • Technical experimentation and development
  • Sales project management 
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During your studies, you will pass through different departments to learn the professional practice:        

  • Application technology
  • International Service Support
  • Food technology
  • Product and industry management
  • Technical experimentation and development 
  • Sales project management
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During your studies, you will pass through different departments to learn the professional practice:

  • Application technology
  • International Service Support
  • Food technology
  • Product and industry management
  • Technical experimentation and development
  • Sales project management 

Questions & answers on the application process at Handtmann

Applications via the online portal are preferred.

However, you still have the possibility to apply either by post or by mail.

  • Covering letter
  • Full curriculum vitae
  • Last 3 school records
  • Certificates

The application portal is open from July of the previous year.

You will receive confirmation of receipt after you have sent your application. You will therefore know that your documentation has definitely reached Handtmann.

Your application documents will then be read personally and considered with respect to suitability by the training team. Therefore it may take a few weeks before you receive a reply. Thank you for your understanding. Even if it may take some time to consider your application, this on no account reflects on your chances of being accepted for the position.

If your application and the requirements of your career aspiration match, we will invite you for a personal interview. This is usually with the respective instructor.

Please refer to the Directions section to find out how to get to our locations.

You will receive a written response to the success of your application in the weeks after the interview. If your application is confirmed, we will send you a trainee contract and further information.

We ask for your patience. There may be several applicants and a decision can only be reached once all the interviews are complete.

Of course you can apply again after an unsuccessful application. It is quite possible that a suitable trainee position will be available at a later date or that a skilled worker position is vacant after your training. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your contacts

Jessica Schultheiß
Jessica Schultheiß
Specialist Commercial Training

Phone: +49 7351 342-2145
Sarah Heim
Sarah Heim
Specialist Commercial Training

Phone: +49 7351 342-2123

How to reach us

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