Essen - Controls & Automation - Graduate

Hatch; Essen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Essen, Germany, invites graduates in Controls & Automation Engineering to join the global Project Delivery Group (PDG) as engineering graduates. You will support complex projects, apply problem‑solving skills, and work with mentors across a diverse team in a dynamic environment.

Expect formal and informal mentorship, international project exposure, and opportunities to develop in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors while advancing your professional development.

Qualifications

• Final year student in BSc/BEng Controls & Automation Engineering or completed qualification.
• Max 12 months of work experience.
• Average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• Attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within Germany.
• Excellent in spoken and written German and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Mentorship from leading minds in the industry.
• Gain project experience in Germany and around the world.
• Collaborate with people across cultures in our global organisation.
• Work in an environment where you can apply your Engineering degree in traditional or emerging industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.
• Pursue opportunities in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.

Skills

German language

English language

Education

BSc/BEng in Controls & Automation Engineering

Masters degree advantageous

Job description

Requisition ID95419-Posted09/03/2026

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world‑class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry‑leading efficiencies, our best‑in‑class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Who are we looking for?Hatch is seeking Controls & Automation Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.The Project Delivery Groupis comprised of a group of professional engineers,designers and technologists.We haveexperience in the design, construction and commissioning offacilities throughout the world.We are looking for youngengineerseager to be involved incomplex small andlarge-scaleengineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keenproblem-solvingskills in developing practical solutions.
The candidate must be a self-motivated individuals capable of working both independently and within a team environment.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in Germany and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.
• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Controls & Automation Engineering. (Masters Degrees will be an advantage.)
• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Controls & Automation Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must have a maximum of 12 months of work experience.
• You must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within Germany.
• Excellent in spoken and written German and fluent English.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.