Internships & Thesis Projects at Evonik

Opportunities for College Students

Everyone’s career starts from somewhere. And we want to be there from the very beginning of yours. By applying your studies to the real world, you can ignite your career right here. With Evonik, there’s no limit to your potential.

Internships

From patent development to logistics to product development and beyond. Depending on where you are located, an internship can be anything from three weeks to six months. But all of them are tailored to your interests and needs. And if you impress us, we will stay in touch with you through our loyalty program, Evonik Perspectives.

UNITECH and Femtec interns visiting Marl Chemical Park in 2023

Thesis or Final Project

End your studies with the start of your career. If you’re wondering what your thesis or final project could be about, picking one which is relevant to Evonik could be a smart choice. Check out our open thesis topics. And if we think our ideas match, we will give you access to all the resources you need to research and complete your thesis or final project.

Evonik's largest North American site is located in Mobile (Alabama) on the Gulf of Mexico. Some 700 employees there produce hydrogen peroxide, pyrogenic silica, and the feed additive methionine, among other things. Evonik's largest North American site is located in Mobile, Alabama, on the Gulf of Mexico. Some 700 employees there produce hydrogen peroxide, fumed silica, and the feed additive methionine, among other things. Evonik has also expanded its production of alcoholates, which are used as catalysts in biodiesel production, to the United States: Alternative forms of energy from renewable raw materials are also gaining in popularity in the region. Evonik is the global market leader in specialty catalysts for biodiesel production.Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)---------Am Golf von Mexiko, in Mobile (Alabama), liegt der größte nordamerikanische Standort von Evonik. Rund 700 Mitarbeiter stellen dort unter anderem Wasserstoffperoxid, pyrogene Kieselsäure und den Futtermittelzusatz Methionin her. Am Golf von Mexiko, in Mobile (Alabama), liegt der größte nordamerikanische Standort von Evonik. Rund 700 Mitarbeiter stellen dort unter anderem Wasserstoffperoxid, pyrogene Kieselsäure und den Futtermittelzusatz Methionin her. Ebenfalls auf die USA ausgeweitet hat Evonik die Produktion von Alkoholaten, die als Katalysatoren in der Biodieselherstellung eingesetzt werden: Auch alternative Energieformen aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen gewinnen in der Region zunehmend an Popularität. Mit dem Spezialkatalysator zur Herstellung von Biodiesel ist Evonik Weltmarktführer.

Students and Recent Graduates in North America

North America offers multiple development paths for students and recent graduates including local and international rotational programs, internships, and traineeships in several disciplines.

Evonik x Unitech

Are you a UNITECH student or graduate looking for the kick-start into your career? We are proud to be part of the UNITECH network and offer several great opportunities for UNITECH scholars.

Trainee Programs for College Graduates

A trainee program at Evonik is the ideal way to gain your first professional experience in a company and actively shape your own career.

Meet Students at Evonik

Person in a reflective safety jacket holding a large adjustable wrench in an industrial setting.

June 02, 2026

Maksim’s Experience in the Evonik Team

Maksim is an aspiring engineer who experienced not only technology at Evonik. He also discovered a genuine culture and gained experiences that shaped him both personally and professionally.

Man in purple sweater sitting at desk with dual monitors showing spreadsheet and app interface.

April 29, 2026

Dominik - An internship in production logistics

As an intern at Evonik Logistics Services, Dominik contributed to the digitalization of processes and successfully implemented a self-developed optimization.

April 08, 2026

Laura drives organizational development

Since October 2025, Laura has been gaining hands-on experience as an intern in organizational development, change, and international collaboration in the Care Solutions business line.

February 19, 2026

Muntaqim's insight into lipid nanoparticle research

Muntaqim reveals how exciting work with lipd nanoparticles can be. During his internship at Evonik, he develops new testing methods and gains first-hand insights into industrial research.

October 22, 2025

From lecture hall to plant

Matthis shares his experience from a six-month internship at Evonik in Essen – covering technical projects, hands-on work, and his path toward a master's degree.

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September 28, 2025

Internship at Evonik: Politics Meets Industry

What happens at the intersection of politics and industry? Sinan, a student of political and economic sciences, shares insights from his internship in Governmental Affairs at Evonik.

Students FAQ

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Internships and Thesis Projects