In Wacker Chemie AG's General Trainee Program, you can get to know a globally active chemical corporation. The program prepares you individually for executive responsibilities at WACKER: During the Trainee Program, you will independently supervise projects domestically and abroad.
WACKER is one of the most research-intensive chemical companies in the world. With 26 production sites and over 100 sales offices worldwide, and an annual revenue of €4.75 billion (2010), WACKER offers attractive employment and career opportunities to its 16,000 employees worldwide. As an executive trainee, you will benefit from the strategic target-setting, performance-oriented structures and innovative systems that only a global player can offer.
The 18-month General-Trainee Program (GTP) begins on April 1, 2012, and is specially oriented to fostering young management potential. After an introductory phase, you will get to know the company in individually selected projects domestically and abroad, and will already assume your first responsibility.
The GTP is flexibly designed and takes into account your qualifications and strengths, as well as the demands of subsequent assignments. The program is supplemented with additional training aimed at further technical and personal qualifications. Subsequent potential placements include marketing and sales, technical service, production, procurement and logistics, finance/controlling or R&D.
Former trainee Markus Gebhard reports on his experiences in the GTP.
The General Trainee Program is aimed at candidates with a university degree in engineering and natural sciences, plus an MBA or doctorate in the ideal case. Applicants are sought from the following (or related) disciplines:
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Chemical or bio-engineering
- Physics
- Process or production engineering
- Business administration
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Susanne Neueder
Besides excellent academic results, you will also have practical experience and have spent time in a foreign country as a student or intern. An excellent knowledge of English is essential for the internationally oriented program. In addition, you will have outstanding communication skills and presentation style, with high flexibility and mobility.
The application period for the program starting on 1st of april 2012 is expired. From october 2012 on you can already apply for the next program starting in april 2013.
For the application process please use our online application tool.