Internship - Product Testing & Quality (m/f/d)

JOIN OUR PRODUCT TESTING & QUALITY FOOTBALL/MOTORSPORTS TEAM
We plan and conduct perception, biomechanical and laboratory tests for our footwear and apparel products across football and motorsports. Therefore, we are working closely with our athletes, other departments and external partners (e.g. Universities, individual testers, clubs) to generate product feedback and evaluate the status quo of future products. We work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams like Product Development, Product Marketing and Product Design to deliver the best possible product for the consumer. We offer you the unique opportunity to immerse into the world of Testing and Quality and be a part of ensuring the best Quality for our products. We offer you a unique opportunity to be coached by experienced Product Testing and Quality professionals to gain an in-depth understanding of Product Testing Execution, Standards and Compliance.

GROW YOUR CAPABILITIES THROUGH MEANINGFUL TASKS & PROJECTS 

• Execute state of the art perception, laboratory and biomechanical testing to drive and validate product innovations
• Improve, create and develop new and innovative test methods to meet adidas highest requirements of fit, performance and quality
• Support execution of cross-functional global projects within our organization
• Project management tasks such as leading individual work streams / packages
• Support analysis and presentations to define project direction
• Support development of processes, structures and frameworks that support the implementation of smart solutions to improve the status quo

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A MATCH 

• Student of Textile Technology, Clothing Technology, Footwear Engineering, Sports Science or similar
• Fluent English language skills (written & spoken), ideally German language skills
• Strong MS Office skills
• High sports affinity with a focus on football/soccer and/or motorsports and passion for adidas products
• Good project management, interpersonal and communication skills with interest / ability to understand the bigger picture
• Ability to accept and meet critical deadlines
• Self-motivated with a keen interest to learn

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

• Employee discounts on products
• Chances to attend and take part in on-campus events and sponsored adidas events/games
• Structured training and development, access to LinkedIn Learning, Language Training and adidas Learning Portal
• Possibility to join our mentorship program, networking opportunities or employee resource groups
• International intern community and work environment
• Regular development conversations as part of your role
• Inspiring campus with canteens, cafes, reflection rooms and sport facilities including an on-site gym (25/month) and many more sports facilities
• Company sports program including classes and events focusing on sports and mental health
• Flexible and agile working arrangements (40% home office possible)
• Monthly gross allowance: non-compulsory internship 2.098,00, compulsory internship 1.590,00 (Difference due to different taxation, net will be the same) 

ELIGIBILITY 

• Enrolled as full-time student for the complete duration of the internship  
• Or in the so-called gap year between Bachelor and Master’s degree (gap year regulation only applicable to EU citizens due to working permit regulations)
• Candidates in penultimate year of study preferred (following the internship, students should have maximum one year to graduate) 
• Availability for the full duration of the internship from March 2025 – September 2025 
• Ability to relocate to Herzogenaurach in Germany for the full duration of the internship 

KEY FACTS 

• Application Deadline: October 31st, 2024, 11:59 PM CET 
• Start Date: March 17th, 2025 
• Duration: 6 months 
• Location: adidas Headquarters in Herzogenaurach (near Nuremberg) 

NEXT STEPS 

• To apply to the role, please submit your CV. You don't have to write us a motivation letter, but if you have something to say, let us know.  
• Please apply in English. 
• If we feel like it is a match, you'll be invited to a video interview - don't worry we'll fully brief you on this.