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Siemens - Company profile

Industry
  • Consumer Goods
  • Business Services
Company type Public
Year founded 1847
Revenues in 2007 €72.4 billion
Global headquarters Germany
# Countries active 190
# Employees worldwide 400,000
Most common preferred study background
  • Business Studies
  • Engineering
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Required skills

Leadership 7
Team working 7
Problem solving 7
Communication 6
Creativity 6
Commercial Awareness 6
Pressure Resistance 7
Flexibility 7
Networking 7

Activities

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors.

The company has around 400,000 employees (in continuing operations) working to develop and manufacture products, design and install complex systems and projects, and tailor a wide range of solutions for individual requirements.

For over 160 years, Siemens has stood for technical achievements, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality.

In fiscal 2007, Siemens had revenue of €72.4 billion and income from continuing operations of €3.9 billion (IFRS).

What we offer

Global presence
Would you like to explore the world and work in a multicultural environment? Come to Siemens. We employ over 400,000 people in more than 850 locations worldwide, filling over 30,000 job vacancies annually. There are unlimited possibilities out there waiting for you! 

Many branches – one company
Hardly any other company has as many business branches under one roof as Siemens does. We are active in a wide variety of markets. Siemens is present with knowledge and products in practically every area where technology plays an important part in our lives: medicine, information and communications, transportation, power, automation and control, lighting-extending even to household appliances and mobile phones. There is sure to be a business area at Siemens to capture your interest.  

Excellent prospects for development and career
Many opportunities are open to those who join Siemens. Job rotation, targeted support through training and continuing education and international employment are just some of the possibilities for the motivated and talented professionals working for us.

Ideal working conditions for innovative minds
Innovation is our driving force. At Siemens we come up with over 30 new inventions every day. That's why 75% of our products are less than 5 years old. Worldwide we are among the top 10 companies who register the most patents—more than 7,000 annually. That's why curious people with initiative and talent have excellent career prospects with us.

Who we look for

  • You have a convincing personality, are self-assured and have well-developed communication skills
  • You are flexible, mobile and open-minded
  • You are interested in an international experience
  • You have studied or worked abroad for at least 6 months
  • You have an excellent command of German and English (business level)
  • You have completed a university-level degree in engineering, science or economics with top results
  • Your grades in electronics/science should correspond to the German GPA of 2.5; in economics and other fields of study to the German GPA of 1.8.
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