Engineering in Germany Working as an engineer in Germany

Development engineers are problem-solvers. They work out why something does not work and make it work again.

Women in engineering are still the exception rather than the rule. Read here why it is worthwhile to work as an engineer, how it can succeed and what salary is waiting for female engineers.

The training of engineers at German universities enjoys high regard internationally. In comparison with engineering training in China, it is far more hands-on. Do the differences in the degree systems also lead to better qualified or less well-qualified engineers?

Academics spoke to the VCI´s director for science Gerd Romanowski, technical and environmental affairs about different types of employment and career opportunities in the chemical industry.

It comes as no surprise: Engineers in Germany have good salaries. But what exactly does that mean, and what are the main factors which influence an engineer's salary? academics.com reports on the current findings and facts.

Mechanical engineers earn above average starting salaries and can increase their salaries significantly over the course of their career - even without a doctorate.

Yes, English is by all means the language of science. Less than one per cent of all scientific publications worldwide are today written in German. Despite this, there are still many good reasons to learn German.

You pull the strings and always have an overview: Project managing director are responsible for organising and coordinating projects – sometimes over several years. Not an easy task, but it is attractive due to the good salary prospects.

With several top-ranked universities and programmes, scientific academies and a strong relationship between the industry and scientific research, Switzerland is at the summit of scientific innovation at a European and global level.

Software developers work in almost all industries. Modern information technology is used everywhere from business and administration to social and artistic fields. Due to the wide range of applications, software developers are in demand and are well paid.