The recruitment of competent personnel to AutoMaint is very important because the personnel are our most important asset. AutoMaint presents a variety of possibilities to a student. AutoMaint offers students the possibility to do their work placement and final thesis here, in addition to this an extensive course selection is offered.
Collaboration with AutoMaint is beneficial to the student in many ways. No matter what the form of cooperation, the student is dealing with competence and know-how tested with the strict requirements of the business world. AutoMaint’s courses are conducted by professionals from their fields as the fresher apprentices act as assistants. Current and future business needs are emphasized in the education. AutoMaint’s educational methods are based on problem based learning-by-doing methods creating an efficient and interesting learning environment for the student, where practical learning achieves a new level.
There have been around 100 students working at AutoMaint during its existence from the degree programmes of Automation, Industrial Management and Engineering as well as International Business. Many of these students have continued on to work here after their graduation on research task on the various projects of the research centre. While working at AutoMaint the student will gain access to the research centre’s extensive cooperation network, which is comprised of companies in the field in question as well as the research- and educational facilities. Through the various project activities the student has a unique possibility to create contacts too many companies; get the toe in the door as they say. The possibility for the student to employ him- or herself with one of these companies is very good, if the skills and attitude meet the demand.
Many final theses are done yearly in the projects of AutoMaint. The topics in the theses cover development targets crucial to the companies. The student has the chance to genuinely make an impact and prove one’s professional competence.
