Internship - Product Testing & Quality Football

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Herzogenaurach; Hybride; EUR 22 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee discounts

LinkedIn Learning

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Intern community

On-site gym

Résumé du poste

adidas is seeking an internship within the Product Development & Operations team, specifically in Testing & Quality for Football footwear, apparel and accessories. You will be mentored by Testing & Quality experts and gains deep insight into testing execution, development and applied sport science, contributing directly to product excellence.

As a full-time student enrolled for the complete duration of the internship, you will perform state-of-the-art mechanical and human performance testing,

Qualifications

• Student in Biomechanics, Physiology, (Bio)mechanical Engineering or a similar field.
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken).
• Strong MS Office skills.
• High sports affinity and passion for adidas products.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the interest and ability to drive projects independently.
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a keen interest to learn.
• General football interest.
• Enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship, or in the gap year between Bachelor's and Master's degree.
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2027 to August 2027.
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach, Germany, for the full duration of the internship.

Responsabilités

• Execute state-of-the-art mechanical performance-oriented product testing and human performance testing to drive and validate product innovations
• Evaluate, track and analyse test results and write scientific reports, summaries and presentations
• Communicate results through comprehensive presentations and other means to cross-functional business unit partners
• Translate and implement test results into recommendations for product and concept development
• Improve, create and develop new and innovative test methods to meet adidas' highest quality standards
• Evaluate, document and standardise test procedures
• Support the execution of cross-functional global projects within the organisation
• Support the development of processes, structures and frameworks that enable the implementation of smart solutions to improve the status quo

Connaissances

Biomechanics

English fluent

MS Office

Sports affinity

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Self-motivated

Football interest

Full-time student

Availability March 2027

Relocation to Germany

Formation

Student in Biomechanics or related field

Description du poste

About the Role

This internship sits within the Product Development & Operations team, specifically in Testing & Quality for Football footwear, apparel and accessories. The team develops and executes performance-oriented (bio)mechanical testing for Football products worldwide, working hand-in-hand with cross-functional areas such as Product and Material Development as well as the Innovation team. The intern is mentored by Testing & Quality experts and gains deep insight into testing execution, development and applied sport science, contributing directly to product excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute state-of-the-art mechanical performance-oriented product testing and human performance testing to drive and validate product innovations
• Evaluate, track and analyse test results and write scientific reports, summaries and presentations
• Communicate results through comprehensive presentations and other means to cross-functional business unit partners
• Translate and implement test results into recommendations for product and concept development
• Improve, create and develop new and innovative test methods to meet adidas' highest quality standards
• Evaluate, document and standardise test procedures
• Support the execution of cross-functional global projects within the organisation
• Support the development of processes, structures and frameworks that enable the implementation of smart solutions to improve the status quo

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Student of Biomechanics, Physiology, (Bio)mechanical Engineering or a similar field
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Strong MS Office skills
• High sports affinity and passion for adidas products
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the interest and ability to drive projects independently
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a keen interest to learn
• General football interest
• Enrolled as a full-time student for the complete duration of the internship, or in the gap year between Bachelor's and Master's degree (gap year regulation applicable only to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2027 to August 2027
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach, Germany, for the full duration of the internship

Preferred Skills

• Candidates in the penultimate year of study are preferred (following the internship, students should have a maximum of one year to graduate)

Workplace

• Flexible and agile working arrangements, with up to 40% home office possible

Salary

• Monthly gross allowance for a non-compulsory internship: €2,470.00
• Monthly gross allowance for a compulsory internship: €1,930.00 (difference due to different taxation; net will be the same)

Benefits & Perks

• Employee discounts on products
• Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored adidas events and games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and the adidas Learning Portal
• Possibility to join a mentorship programme, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of the role
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities, including an on-site gym (€25/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports programme including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health

About the Company

adidas believes that embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into its culture and talent processes gives employees a sense of belonging and the brand a real competitive advantage.