Mandatory Internship – Technical Project Engineer (m/f/d)
Overview
The mandatory internship position for a Technical Project Engineer is hosted by ecopals in Berlin, Germany. This role supports the planning and execution of technical projects related to performance additives for asphalt and bitumen modification. The intern works closely with the research and development, commercial, and management teams, collaborating with suppliers, laboratories, development partners, and customers. The position involves translating technical concepts into practical applications, coordinating project workflows, supporting experimental work, and preparing documentation.
Who can apply
Applicants should be undertaking advanced studies, preferably at the Master level, in fields such as Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Materials, or a comparable technical area. Combinations of engineering and business-related studies are also welcome. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience gained through previous internships, research projects, student assistant positions, industrial projects, or professional work. Fluent English is required, and a good command of German is considered a strong asset.
What you get
The internship provides direct involvement in real technical projects spanning research and development, suppliers, laboratories, and commercial teams. Interns gain early responsibility, a steep learning curve in engineering and project execution, and exposure to industrial product implementation and company leadership. The position also offers exposure to modern artificial intelligence-assisted technical workflows, international project environments, and hybrid work arrangements based in Berlin.
Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate a good understanding of engineering processes, materials, or industrial production systems. Key personal and professional attributes include strong analytical skills, a structured and reliable work ethic, a sense of ownership, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and parallel workstreams. Written communication skills must be strong for the preparation of technical documentation. Candidates need a good command of Excel and analytical tools, while basic programming or data-analysis skills in Python represent a strong plus. An entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset is essential.