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Experienced professionals at thyssenkrupp Steel

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#nextgenerationsteel - with your experience

Do you have professional experience and are looking for a new challenge in the steel industry? At thyssenkrupp Steel, you can combine the experience of a company with a long tradition with the opportunity to play an active role in transforming the industry. For experienced professionals, we offer a wide range of jobs in the steel sector - from experts to management positions.

Whether you’re looking for a position as an engineer, a specialist with technical or business education, or another responsible role in our production areas: We offer you opportunities for growth, room for new ideas, and a supportive work environment.

Help shape the transformation of the steel industry with us - at our locations in Duisburg, Bochum, Dortmund, Finnentrop, or in the Siegerland region. Discover your opportunities at thyssenkrupp Steel now.

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Join the #nextgenerationsteel and apply for one of the many positions listed in our job board.

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Specialists

Welcome to a committed team

As a skilled worker or specialist with practical experience, you are a key part of our success. At thyssenkrupp Steel, you can build a career in a wide variety of fields - whether you work as a metalworker, electrician, mechatronics technician, crane operator, administrative assistant, locomotive engineer, firefighter, or in another industrial-technical or commercial profession.

At our locations in Duisburg, Bochum, Dortmund, Finnentrop, and the Siegerland region, we offer you fair pay and a wide range of development opportunities, along with many other benefits. Because for us, satisfied, motivated, and well-trained employees are the key to success.

That’s why we provide targeted support for your professional and personal development- for example, through further training or the acquisition of additional qualifications such as a master craftsman’s certification.

At thyssenkrupp Steel, you’ll contribute your expertise, your ideas, and your dedication to a committed team. Together, we’re working to shape the future of steel - as a team, with experience, and with an eye toward the future.

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Academics

Your expertise for challenging projects

Are you an experienced academic who knows what matters to you in a job? At thyssenkrupp Steel, you’ll find a work environment where you can apply and further develop your expert knowledge in challenging projects.

Whether you want to specialize in a particular field or aim for a leadership role: We offer you a variety of development opportunities that align with your career goals. You’ll work on a wide range of projects where you can apply your expertise.

We offer positions to graduates in technical, scientific, business, and IT-related fields at various locations - in Duisburg, Bochum, Dortmund, Finnentrop, or the Siegerland region.

Regardless of your field, one thing is certain: At thyssenkrupp Steel, you’ll work on tasks that are truly complex and directly relevant to industrial practice. The projects are diverse, the requirements are challenging, and professional exchange is a central part of our collaboration.

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Engineers

A key component of our steel production

At thyssenkrupp Steel, as an engineer in steel production, you’ll work across the entire process chain- whether it’s high-performance blast furnaces and steel mills at one of the world’s largest integrated steelworks, or continuous casting and hot strip production in a single process step. This work environment requires not only technical expertise but also a commitment to quality and a structured approach to work.

As an engineer, you’ll contribute your expertise in areas such as materials development, process optimization, and the further development of production facilities. This includes analyzing potential applications for steel, developing and evaluating alloys, and continuously improving existing production processes.

Opportunities are available for engineers from various disciplines, such as mechanical engineering, metallurgy, electrical engineering, or process engineering, at locations including Duisburg, Bochum, Dortmund, Finnentrop, or the Siegerland region.

At thyssenkrupp Steel, you’ll use your engineering expertise to develop technical solutions across the entire steel production process and contribute to all key process steps.

How to apply

Contact

thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Strasse 100

47166 Duisburg, Germany

+49 (0)203 52-0

Applying to thyssenkrupp Steel: Frequently Asked Questions

What should I keep in mind when applying?

Make sure your application documents are complete and informative.

A compelling application to thyssenkrupp Steel typically includes a cover letter, a current resume, and all job-related certificates and references.

We’ve compiled helpful application tips and additional guidance for your application here.

Do you accept unsolicited applications?

Usually, applications to thyssenkrupp Steel are submitted for specific job openings. Unsolicited applications are only accepted in certain cases and exclusively for positions that are explicitly listed as open to unsolicited applications.

You can find these in our job board.

Are there entry-level opportunities available immediately after or even during my studies?

In addition to direct entry for experienced professionals, we offer a trainee program and other entry-level opportunities for students and recent graduates.

You can find all the information here.

What benefits does thyssenkrupp Steel offer?

thyssenkrupp Steel offers you a wide range of benefits, including flexible working hours, a variety of training and development opportunities, and programs to help you balance your work and personal life. In addition, we are actively committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusion.

You can find an overview of our benefits here.

Do you have any further questions?

If you have any questions about the application process or career opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You can reach us by email at [email protected] or by phone at +49 (0)203 523 23 23.

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From apprentice to team lead

Nico's path to a green future

With a spirit of innovation and a keen eye for sustainable solutions, Nico is driving the green transformation at thyssenkrupp Steel as team leader for electrics & MSR.

His career shows how passion, commitment and the right opportunities pave the way to the top - and how each individual can play a dedicated role in shaping the future.

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Interested?

Join the #nextgenerationsteel and apply for one of the many positions listed in our job board.

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What Sets Us Apart

We offer not only an exciting job, but also a wide range of benefits that make your work environment even more appealing.

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