Mandatory Internship in Software Testing & Test Automation

SICK AG; Waldkirch; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

SICK AG invites students to join as a mandatory internship in Software Testing & Test Automation based in Waldkirch. You will contribute to verification, validation, and the development of automated tests within a team environment.

Responsibilities include testing software and systems, creating test data and environments, and enhancing CI/CD related testing solutions using Google Test (GTest). A strong interest in testing and collaboration with dev/test teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technical degree in CS/SE/EE or similar.
• Initial programming experience, ideally in C++.
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented software development is an advantage.
• Interest in software testing, test automation, and CI/CD.
• Structured and independent work approach.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support project-specific verification and validation activities.
• Prepare, execute, and document software and system tests.
• Create and maintain test data, test environments, and test cases.
• Analyze defects and track their resolution with development and test teams.
• Further develop automated tests in the Google Test framework.
• Implement, optimize, and maintain automated tests to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Contribute to CI/CD testing and automation solutions.
• Create technical documentation and analyses as part of testing activities.

Skills

C++

Object-oriented programming

Software testing

Teamwork

Education

Student in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Google Test (GTest)

Job description

Mandatory Internship in Software Testing & Test Automation

SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick and headquartered in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg, the company is a technology and market leader with 63 subsidiaries and affiliates as well as numerous agencies around the globe. SICK has more than 10,000employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 1.8billion in the 2025 fiscal year.

YOUR TASKS:

• Support project-specific verification and validation activities
• Prepare, execute, and document software and system tests
• Create and maintain test data, test environments, and test cases
• Analyze defects and track their resolution in collaboration with development and test teams
• Further develop existing modules of an automated test framework based on Google Test (GTest)
• Implement, optimize, and maintain automated tests, helping to improve test coverage and efficiency
• Contribute to forward-looking testing and automation solutions in the field of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Create technical documentation and analyses as part of testing activities

YOUR PROFILE:

• You are studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical degree program
• Initial programming experience, ideally in C++
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented software development is an advantage
• Interest in software testing, test automation, and CI/CD
• Structured and independent approach to work
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to collaborate with development and test teams

Information at a Glance

Posting Start Date: 9/30/26 Requisition-ID: 38224 Posting Job Location: Waldkirch (near Freiburg) Full-time/Part-time: Full-time

Contact:

Sarah Disch

At SICK, we value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people.This enriches us as an organization.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect and stand firmly against any form of discrimination.