The company
FOERSTER offers its employees demanding, challenging tasks with many interesting perspectives for further development at a national and international level. Our employees are more than just workers; they are a central component of the bigger picture. The way that our employees meet their daily challenges and tasks as well as their boundless passion for putting new ideas into practice have made FOERSTER a leading international company. A world-renowned brand that stands for reliability and innovation. With several hundred employees, the global corporate group with headquarters in Reutlingen, develops, produces, and markets equipment for non-destructive material testing. Serving the metal manufacturing and metalworking industries, as well as producing equipment for detection and magnetic field sensing.
Work with a perspective
The employees of FOERSTER are the basis for our success. To keep it this way, we offer our employees:
- A future-oriented, globally active company with a fascinating range of technologies
- Challenging, varied and exciting tasks with excellent development opportunities
- Familiar working atmosphere at eye level
- Joint lunch in our company restaurant - "Family & Friends" every Friday
- Reliable childcare facilities for small children in our Laisen-TigeR
- Company pension scheme, health management & possibility for e-bike leasing
- Company parking lots with charging stations for electric vehicles
- Flexible working hours & opportunity for mobile working
Our principles
The success of our company is based on the ideas and strengths of our employees. It is therefore important to us to support our employees in their development. Our principles reflect our convictions and objectives and how we live them in daily interactions. We continuously work on meeting our own high demands and thus contributing to the success of our business partners as well.
- FOERSTER - Our employees
- The satisfaction of our customers and business partners is what motivates us
- We provide information
- We make decisions transparently
- We are successful together
- We are all role models
- We recognize and praise achievements
- We all have responsibility
Our corporate culture
Our corporate culture is characterized by open and respectful interaction with one another. We attach great importance to open communication and a culture of feedback, supported by flat hierarchies.
Teamwork is a top priority at FOERSTER.
Because we know that cooperation between the various departments and teams is crucial to our success.
We therefore strengthen the individual skills of our employees through regular training, coaching and further education and promote cooperation through workshops and events.
We want to encourage our employees to contribute their opinions and ideas and play an active role in shaping the corporate culture.
These values contribute to the success of our company and create a positive working atmosphere for all employees.
TigeR childcare
Since 2017, the two companies WAFIOS and FOERSTER have been jointly operating the childcare facility called TigeR. TigeR, standing for "child day care in suitable rooms", offers a loving and safe environment for children aged 0 to 3 years.
The location
At home across the globe - rooted in Reutlingen
The head office of the FOERSTER Group is centrally located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Situated between Stuttgart, Tübingen, and Ulm, we offer an attractive workplace in a scenic environment.
The town of Reutlingen
Transport connections
Training
We attach great importance to training young talent and regularly offer vocational training positions in various areas.
Our training programs are designed to impart practical knowledge and optimally promote the professional development of our trainees.
Would you like to join us? You can find all vacancies and further information under "Vacanies".
Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) - Combine on-the-job training and academic studies
We offer you the attractive opportunity to combine your academic training with on-the-job training. A dual study program at the Baden- Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in cooperation with our company gives you the chance to experience the best of both worlds.
During your studies, you will regularly alternate between the theoretical phases at the DHBW and the practical phases at our company. This allows you to apply what you have learned directly to real projects and gain valuable professional experience. The Baden- Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University enjoys a first-class reputation and offers you a comprehensive theoretical education at the highest academic level.
During the practical phases with us, you will immerse yourself directly in various specialist areas and work on real projects. You will take on tasks independently and gain valuable experience that will help you develop both professionally and personally.
A dual study program at FOERSTER gives you the unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the world of work during your studies and build up a network that will support you even after you graduate. Our aim is to prepare you for a successful career in the best possible way and to make your talent visible.
Start your professional future with us!
We offer places for the following study programs every year:
Horb:
- Electrical engineering and information technology - Electronics
- Mechanical Engineering - Design and Development
- Computer Science
Stuttgart:
- Computer Science
Internships, student trainees, or final thesis
Would you like to gain your first professional experience and are you looking for an internship in a technical or commercial field? Maybe you're searching for a cooperation partner for your final thesis?
At FOERSTER, we offer you a wide range of opportunities for a successful entry into the professional world: during your internship, you will gain valuable initial professional experience and immerse yourself in the daily processes of a modern industrial company. You will be supervised by experienced and competent employees who will support you in your decision-making process.
We regularly offer positions for working students. This allows you to put your theoretical knowledge directly into practice and gain experience. If you would like to complete your studies with a practical project, you will always find exciting topics with us - or simply send us your own proposal. We are always open to fresh ideas!
Apply now for a suitable vacancy or send us your unsolicited application.
Graduates
Have you just completed your studies or training and now want to hit the ground running? FOERSTER offers you the right start - whether you already have professional experience or not! Benefit from targeted training from experienced colleagues, take on responsibility quickly and enjoy a lot of freedom. Lay the foundation for your personal career and discover the future together with us!
Take a look at our current vacancies and get in touch with us today.
School students (BOGY/BORS internship, voluntary internship during vacations, vacation employment
Unsure what you want to do after school? During a school student internship or vacation job, you can gain an insight into the work environment at FOERSTER, make your first contacts and find out what you really enjoy doing. Our experienced employees will be on hand to answer all your questions and provide you with information about our wide range of career opportunities.
Professionals
The competence and experience of the people at FOERSTER have made our successful family company a technology leader. We make quality visible - every day, in many different sectors. For this reason, we are always looking for qualified employees for our company who have a passion for creative and innovative solutions. We would like to shape our future and that of our business partners throughout the world together with you.
Have you already gained experience in your job and are you interested in good development opportunities and an attractive work environment? Would you like to work at a company with flat hierarchies, which is internationally networked and is still aware of its traditions? Then apply now to FOERSTER - we are looking for specialists and managers in the following areas:
- Technical Sales / Product Management / Technical Support
- Software and Hardware Development
- Electrical Engineering / PLC
- Mechanical Engineering and Design
- Manufacturing (electronic)
- Manufacturing (mechanical)
- Logistics
- Commercial areas
Find out here about our current open positions or send us your detailed unsolicited application.