Thesis at KUKA

We would be happy to assist you with your final thesis: complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis in the field of Industrie 4.0 – either following an internship at KUKA or as an initial contact with us.

Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis at KUKA: an excellent basis for launching your career

KUKA offers theses in various company departments and at different sites. In the course of your thesis, you pick up valuable practical experience even while you are studying. At KUKA, you get to know a leading company in the field of Industrie 4.0 and have the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities in working life. You will receive intensive support from the responsible specialist department the entire time.

You have two options for finding a topic:

You can opt for one of the topics we have advertised. All of the current topics can be found on the online job exchange.
Alternatively, you can suggest your own thesis subject or topic area.

Contents of the thesis

You will work on a current topic in the field of Industrie 4.0 that matches your profile and study program
You will gain direct insights into the world of automation
You will learn about interdisciplinary structures in an international organization
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills further in working with project colleagues and managers, as well as customers and suppliers
You will promote your communication skills and ability to work in a team

You should offer the following

Enthusiasm and passion for topics linked to the thesis topic
Enjoyment of working with other people in a multicultural/international setting
Desire to work both independently and as part of a team
Customer focus and strong communication skills
Interest in exchanging knowledge and ideas as well as learning new things
Flexibility and creativity

Framework conditions

Ideally, your thesis will start at the beginning of a semester
A previous internship is desirable, but not a precondition for a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis at KUKA
The duration of the thesis is determined by your study regulations
You will receive attractive remuneration for your thesis
The precondition for a thesis with us is that you are registered as a student at a university or university of applied sciences

Application for a thesis

All available thesis topics are listed in the KUKA online job exchange.

To apply, please submit the complete application documents (covering letter, curriculum vitae, high school diploma, university and employer references if available), ideally about a semester before the desired practical semester, using exclusively the online application form for this purpose. Please specify the desired timeframe for your thesis in your application.

Our application tips can be found here.