Practice-integrated Digital Technologies degree programme (m/f/d)

Are you interested in software development and wondering how machines, robots or entire production networks can be made smarter? Then the Digital Technologies course is just the right one for you! The focus is on the development of software modules for the collection, analysis and use of large amounts of data. In addition to knowledge of automation and information technology, you use statistical and mathematical methods as well as methods of artificial intelligence. In addition, you will learn how the modules can be integrated into control solutions, resulting in self-learning, self-optimizing production networks. Overview of information Educational location: Verl Campus: Gütersloh/Bielefeld Start of training: 01.08.2026 Duration of study: 3.5 years Compensation: according to the collective agreements of the metal and electrical industry for trainees Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) Possible occupational fields Engineer for Automation of Machines, Plants and Processes Software Development Engineer Engineer for product management

good understanding of mathematical and technological relationships Interest in data and information processing abstract and analytical thinking Team skills School conditions Higher education General Higher Education equivalent preliminary education recognised by Bielefeld University Application procedure written application at Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG subsequent enrollment at the university until 15. July of the start year

At Beckhoff you are part of a growing global player focusing on technology development and innovative thinking. As a student in the field of digital technologies, you will find forward-looking topics such as artificial intelligence and big data. From the outset, you will be responsible for your innovative power and analytical thinking. Thanks to a family atmosphere, flat hierarchies and training on-the-job you will quickly become an important part of our big team. After completing your studies, you have the opportunity to become a asked expert in software development in the long term. .