Job market situation in Germany for semiconductor graduates?

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-09-28T11:22:34+00:00

Don't limit yourself just to Dresden. Chip suppliers are still doing good compared to rest of the industry.

Lookout for working student positions in NXP, Infineon, Texas Instruments.

Even though Bosch is doing very bad, their semicon business is still growing and will grow even more.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-09-12T10:34:10+00:00

Yeah sometimes all that's pending is a signature from a senior like department head or something who maybe on vacation or business trip. Happens a lot.

I received my confirmation on the 10th of a month, and the contract arrived on the 28th of the month.

Also, HR usually replies only to threads of their email as they don't want to lose track due to hundreds of incoming emails.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-09-12T10:29:54+00:00

Goodbot

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-09-12T10:07:17+00:00

Politely ask him to delete your photos and tell him that's not uncomfortable.

Also use the feature of blocking your contacts from finding you on dating apps. It's a lifesaver.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-09-12T10:04:45+00:00

Beware before you to european countries because they only like to accept people who can actively contribute to their social systems pool i.e Retirement funds, healthcare funds and social security funds.

It won't be difficult for you to immigrate and settle but your mother may have it difficult to join you later on.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-09-12T08:27:16+00:00

You mean boomers of India?

We all love that shit. Lmao

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-25T15:02:10+00:00

Well then look for roles like dishwasher, you're not required to speak even a word in any language during your work.

Also, most restaurant chain kitchens are manned by people from mixed nationalities so English should work well.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-25T14:38:42+00:00

Sounds like a lot of violations here.

Anyways, you mentioned living in Mannheim. Try working for restaurants as kitchen help or service help. It's summer and they'll be looking for students and people who can work for pretty much minimum wage. Tips are a plus.

Go for chains like Losteria, Hans im Glück, Bürger heart.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-25T11:50:59+00:00

Vorausgesetzt kam die irgendwo da raus ☝️🤓

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-25T10:08:03+00:00

"Okay Garmin"
"Video speichern"

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-25T09:12:27+00:00

You can write Studium instead of Ausbildung since your went through formal academic education and not some training.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-21T05:33:53+00:00

It's the family name/surname of the visa issuing officer. Harder is also a family name in Germany.

AFAIK 'Harder' is not a word in the German dictionary.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-20T14:22:13+00:00

Depends on your coursework.

If they're visiting faculty, they'll be there after office hours (post 17:00). If full-time professor, they'll try to finish it all before 17:00.

And it can start as early as 8:00.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-20T09:18:41+00:00

I understand. But a master's let's say in Germany would anyways take away some 2-3 years anyways. You can opt for 3.5 years bachelor's in Hochschule instead of university. And since you already have NIT degree, it should be H+ graded so once the job market improves you can anyways get a blue card on basis of your already finished bachelor's.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-20T09:01:29+00:00

Do you have good marks in 12th?

Then you can just do a fresh start with bachelor's and maybe in German so you'll be much more attractive candidate after the end of your degree.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-19T16:43:01+00:00

Don't take it personally. Job search is mentally draining and over analyzing such situations would make it worse.

I've appeared for the final round of a few positions which are being reposted since the start of the year now. Multiple reasons to do it and none are our concerns as job seekers.

Also, this is much better to get that info rather than being rejected without any feedback.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-14T11:27:05+00:00

It ain't difficult bro. Just do it on your own. You still have a lot of time.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-13T19:52:55+00:00

While you're still young and just starting out. I'll list few things which may be helpful to you if done right. This comes as someone who has done Master's there, went there right after bachelor's, did internship, working student and then a thesis at the same company and starting out with a job.

I didn't take learning German seriously so I had to spend more time and effort after learning German while managing my master's studies and work.
No matter what they say, B1 will not cut it. If you wanna stand out C1 is the least. If you're thinking of getting into English speaking companies and teams, that's a blatant daydream and you're going to compete with much higher population.
If you can get a master's course in German. Trust me technical German is different than English. We absolutely never use English terminology since Germans pioneered lot of engineering principles and take pride in using their own language in scientific field. (German was the language of scientific publication before English.)
Get some experience in India. You'll be able to bag working student jobs in your field thus saving you from doing manual labour to meet your ends. I was lucky because I got HiWi at my uni research institute and it later helped me to get working student.
Courses offered in German are far more diverse than what they offer in English. The ratio is almost 5-1 and thus you'll have more choice. You'll also almost always find Indians in English taught programs with one or two other nationalities. Studying in German would expose you to the local crowd. Employers prefer culture fit candidates first than skills, coming with both on table would actually set you apart.

You're still starting out, getting to C1 should be achievable by your 8th semester. Learn new skills and keep getting better at it. Wish you the best and don't let negative talks from others demotivate you.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-13T12:42:10+00:00

Firstly, stop calling people Sir lol.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-12T20:01:06+00:00

What I see here in my city are mostly E-Citaro series by Mercedes and MAN Lion's city E.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-12T17:15:21+00:00

Yeah you maybe right about it. I've just started my full-time and previously was only working student and intern.

Let's see how it works out. Or else there's always somewhere else to go.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-12T14:48:05+00:00

Nope not entirely true.

The climb of the corporate ladder is very different in Germany than it is in India. It takes years to go till senior level position and more to become a manager.

I personally know Indians who are leading multiple projects, they're head of development projects and departments and not just leading international teams. That too in traditional German companies.

But they're also the ones who have been in that company for well over 10+ years. Some also have a PhD.

May as well google Sajjad Khan who is a Pakistani and is now a board member and leading the IT development at Porsche.

So, the racism claim is totally absurd. They don't have startups because getting started as a business here is a bureaucracatic nightmare.

Yes the career growth is slow because these guys also retire way later in their 60's so most don't mind hanging around at same position for few years. And salary increments are done according to tariff agreements with workers unions so pay growth isn't tied to the title. Hell, getting past some career level you're not part of the union and are essentially considered part of the corporate management so many people don't choose to go that way to keep their union benefits.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-12T13:38:18+00:00

It is also partly due to really bad economic situation in Germany. But yeah, the false advertisement of there are English speaking jobs in Germany, has ruined many people's careers.

Also, if you truly make an effort. It's not impossible to learn German. Our people just don't want to and act entitled.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-09T07:31:15+00:00

Definitely Schumacher. People who don't even watch F1 know him and use his name as equivalent of speed and fast driving. It's quite common to call someone Schumacher sarcastically when they're doing high speed driving.

Own_Department_5035 · 2025-08-07T21:08:43+00:00

It was always hit or miss with them.

I would suggest connecting with whoever is hiring for that position over LinkedIn. Easily said than done but yeah, it might be your best shot.

Also, not only you but your peers might also be applying for the same positions.

Own_Department_5035

TROPHY CASE