100% practice – 0% boredom
Summer holidays 2025
Holiday job or internship? Discover the world of drive technology!
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Holiday job summer holidays 2025
Do you want to lend a hand during the holidays and earn money? Then get into the everyday production of a real mechanical engineering company!
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Internship Summer Holidays 2025
You just want to get a taste? Then our internship day or a longer trial internship is just right for you.
Holidays that make a difference.
#MitPowerInDiePraxis
Screw on your future
Whether for one day or the whole holiday! Experience how modern drive technology is created – during a holiday job or an internship day in the production of Ruhrgetriebe.
Why you should be there
- Real insights into the world of mechanical engineering
- Get to know the profession of an industrial mechanic up close
- Earn your own money during the holidays
- Start your professional future with Ruhrgetriebe
- A meaningful activity against boredom during the holidays
What suits you? Find out with us
You want to do something with technology, but don’t know exactly what yet? Whether for a few hours or several weeks – at Ruhrgetriebe you are right in the middle of it instead of just being there.
Join in, discover your talent and find your way in mechanical engineering.
Interested? This is how it continues!
Are you at least 15 years old, interested in technology and want to do something meaningful during your holidays? Then just write us a short message with your desired period.
- Anne Gildemeyer
- bewerbung@ruhrgetriebe.de
General information
About Rührgetriebe
We have been driving innovation in drive technology since 1953. As a manufacturer of geared motors, we are an important partner for industrial companies worldwide. But we know that the most important drive is in our team – and this is exactly where you come in!
Why Ruhrgetriebe?
- Family business since 1953
- Training company with experience
- Products Made in Mülheim – in use worldwide
- Honest cooperation and technical know-how
- You count – from day one
Possible apprenticeships
- Industrial mechanic (m/f/d)
- Apprenticeship as an Office Management Clerk (m/f/d)
What does an industrial mechanic do with us?
Industrial mechanics ensure that everything runs smoothly in the production of our transmissions – in the truest sense of the word. They manufacture components, assemble complete drives, test functions and maintain machines. In short, nothing moves without them.
What does an office management clerk do with us?
Office management clerks keep the business running – in the background, but indispensable. You organize processes, communicate with customersand suppliers, take care of orders, figures and documents. In short, you will ensure that the office, administration and production work together smoothly.
Your holiday job 2025
Together we will find exciting tasks for you
Your possible tasks
- Assembly of gearboxes and motors
- Testing of components for dimensional accuracy and quality
- Receive and store goods
- Checking the accompanying documents and the goods for completeness and integrity
- Transport of goods within the warehouse
- Scanning, picking and packing activity
- Pack and ship orders
- Carrying out filling, ensiling, unloading and shipping activities
- Various activities in the production of gearmotors (assembly activities)
What to bring:
- At least 16 years old
- You have an active student status
- You like to work effectively in a team
How can I apply?
Unfortunately, we can no longer consider applications in paper form due to the high administrative costs.
- Anne Gildemeyer
- bewerbung@ruhrgetriebe.de
Your student internship 2025
Together we will find exciting tasks for you
Find out your suitable path
Deciding on a particular profession is not an easy task. Getting to grips with your own interests, strengths and weaknesses and the various professional fields at an early stage helps you to find out which career is right for you.
A practice-oriented exploratory trip to a company can be very helpful – because only those who try things out can know where they should go.
With a student internship at Ruhrgetriebe, you will get real insights into our commercial or technical departments – and experience how teamwork works in everyday industrial life.
- Get to know the apprenticeship
- Assembly of gearboxes and motors
- Testing of components for dimensional accuracy and quality
- Discover 3D printing in industry
What you should bring with you
- At least 16 years old
- You have an active student status
- Enjoyment of practical work and technical processes
- You like to tinker and want to know how things work
- You like to work effectively in a team

Check us out - at the internship week Mülheim!
During the summer holidays, we are also taking part in the Internship Week Mülheim an der Ruhr – the digital platform for short internships!
Are you a student and want to get exciting insights into the professional world for 1 to 3 days? Then take the chance and get to know us!
Secure your place now and get a taste! We look forward to your visit!
How can I get in touch?
Would you like to apply or do you have questions about the internship week at Ruhrgetriebe? Then feel free to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!
- Anne Gildemeyer
- bewerbung@ruhrgetriebe.de
Frequently asked questions about the internship week at Ruhrgetriebe
What is the internship week?
The internship week is an initiative in which students can take part in 1- to 3-day short internships during the summer holidays – uncomplicated and digitally organized.
Who is allowed to take part in the internship week?
Everyone who wants to get to know different professions is welcome at the internship week – regardless of age or educational background. Whetheryou are a student, graduateor career changer: If you are interested in technology and practice, we look forward to hearing from you. There are no further eligibility requirements.
Who can apply for a student internship at Ruhrgetriebe as part of the internship week?
All students from the 8th grade onwards from Mülheim an der Ruhr and the surrounding region can participate. If you are interested in technology, craftsmanship or insights into an industrial company, you have come to the right place!
Does it cost money to participate in the internship week?
No, participation is completely free of charge for all students – even at Ruhrgetriebe. All you need to do is register and bring interest, and we will take care of everything else.
What can I experience with you?
You will gain insights into [e.g. our technology / production / administration / IT / logistics] and can take on small tasks yourself – practical and exciting!
Do I have to have previous experience?
No. You just need curiosity, motivation and fun in getting to know something new.
How do I apply?
Simply via the official platform of the Internship Week Mülheim. There you can select us directly as your desired company.
You can also contact us directly:
- Anne Gildemeyer
- bewerbung@ruhrgetriebe.de
When do the internships take place?
Our short internships take place during the summer holidays. You can see the exact dates in the portal.
Will I get a certificate of attendance?
Yes, at the end of your short internship we will be happy to issue you with a certificate of participation.
Can I stay longer if I like it?
If everything fits, we are open to further internship days or a later application for a longer student internship.
Do you have any questions? Write to us!
We are looking for people with heart, passion and inventive spirit. Active makers who think one step ahead and are committed to always improving and advancing what we do.
The personal exchange with you is very important to us and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about student internships, holiday jobs, apprenticeships or vacancies.
Your Contact
- Anne Gildemeyer
- bewerbung@ruhrgetriebe.de