Dual study programme 2026: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc)

SICK AG; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 17,782 - 20,987; Full time

Job summary

SICK AG is offering a dual study programme in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc) for 2026. This full-time apprenticeship allows students to gain diverse insights and hands-on experience in IT, Product Management, and Development while learning essential programming languages like Java, Python, and C++. Candidates should have A-levels and a strong interest in computer science and mathematics, coupled with a proficiency in English and German. Salary ranges from €1,359 to €1,604 depending on the year of study.

Qualifications

• A-levels, subject-restricted university entrance qualification, or comparable training.
• Strong interest in computer science and business management.
• Customer-oriented and strong teamwork ability.
• Good command of English and knowledge of German (C1 level).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in departments like IT and Product Management.
• Analyze data to support digital transformation.
• Determine requirements for software solutions.
• Develop concepts for software deployments.

Skills

Interest in computer science

Mathematics knowledge

Teamwork

Problem analysis

Data preparation and analysis

Education

A-levels or equivalent qualifications

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Java

C++

Python

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Dual study programme 2026: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (B.Sc)

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 10,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 1.8 billion in the 2025 fiscal year.

What you can expect

• Diverse insights and collaboration in various departments, including IT, Product Management and Development
• Field of activity in an interface function in the company with a view to handling, transforming and analysing data to drive digital transformation from a technical perspective
• Assignments in various areas such as business intelligence, information systems, data management and big data analyses and architectures
• The work includes determining the requirements for software solutions, developing concepts for software deployments and architectures as well as networked communication and information systems, support of information systems, which includes the selection and installation as well as maintenance, customisation and support of standard software.
• In addition to everyday tools such as MS Office programmes and SAP, you will learn object‑oriented programming languages (e.g. Java and C++), scripting languages (e.g. Python, Lua) and the basics of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) as required.
• Programme content: Artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, big data, data management, data mash, master data, natural language processing, project management, business process management, marketing, digital thinking
• Artificial Intelligence and Intelligence Engineering or Data Engineering and Analytics are possible as a specialisation. Further elective modules are being planned.

What you need

• A-levels, subject‑restricted university entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification (plus passing the delta exam at the DHBW) or comparable training
• Strong interest in computer science, maths and business management topics
• Previous knowledge of computer science and business is an advantage
• Understanding of processes and the ability to analyse facts
• Enjoy data preparation and analyses and interdisciplinary topics
• Customer‑orientated way of working
• Strong ability to work in a team
• Good command of English and openness to an international environment
• Good knowledge of German (language level C1), see admission requirements of the dual university
• If you want to apply, please write in German

Your apprenticeship salary

• 1st year of study: 1 359,00 €
• 2nd year of study: 1 452,00 €
• 3rd year of study: 1 604,00 €

Information at a Glance: Requisition‑ID 37028. Posting Job Location: Waldkirch (near Freiburg). Full‑time/Part‑time: Full‑time.

Contact: Sandra Winterhalter, [phone]‑3104

At SICK, we see people, not gender.

We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.