We’veGotItCovered:SectorsontheCuttingEdge
In Saxony-Anhalt, heritage meets high-tech. Our deep industrial roots in fields like chemistry and mechanical engineering have grown into powerful engines of innovation in recent years. And when it comes to future industries – from cutting-edge tech to clean energy and the bioeconomy – we’re not just keeping pace, we’re leading the charge.
Saxony-Anhalt Is Building the Future – Ready to Join In?
Exciting jobs and career opportunities await you in industries such as:
- High-tech
- Chemistry
- Environment and energy
- Life sciences and medtech
- Logistics and mobility
- Mechanical engineering and Industry 4.0
- IT and digitalization
- Food industry
High-Tech
Saxony-Anhalt is home to trailblazing technologies with strategic importance for tomorrow’s markets. Here, global players in microtechnology meet bold startups from the energy sector. With our High-Tech Park, our state is becoming a hub for the digital future.
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Top Occupations
- Supply chain manager:
plays a vital role in increasing efficiency and cutting costs in the high-tech industry - Microtechnology engineer:
develops and optimizes microtechnical systems and components used in various high-tech applications - Energy technician:
develops and implements technologies for power generation, storage, and distribution, for example at innovative startups that are advancing strategic cutting-edge technologies
- Supply chain manager:
Unique features:
Europe’s largest interregional industrial and commercial hub, the High-Tech Park, is taking shape just southwest of Magdeburg – offering state-of-the-art infrastructure tailored to research and development.
Vocational training, degree programs, and career opportunities
A vocational training program in microtechnology or electronics will launch you on a successful career in this industry. Relevant degree programs include electrical engineering, microelectronics, and semiconductor technology.
Entry-level positions are available as an engineer (process/development). Advanced training opportunities are available in specialized degree programs, for instance in nanotechnology.
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- German Aerospace Center (DLR):
National Test Center for Unmanned Aerial Systems at Cochstedt Airport - HORIBA FuelCon GmbH
- Hanwha Q Cells GmbH
Chemistry
From groundbreaking pharmaceuticals to innovative materials for the automotive industry – at our high-performance chemical parks, you have the opportunity to help shape the future. Saxony-Anhalt is a pioneer in green chemistry and is setting new standards, especially in the field of bioeconomy.
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Top-Berufsbilder
- Chemical technician:
manufactures chemical products from organic and inorganic raw materials and operates production facilities - Chemical laboratory assistant:
tests organic and inorganic substances, studies chemical processes, and develops synthesis methods - Process engineer:
develops and optimizes chemical production processes, ensures that manufacturing runs efficiently and safely
- Chemical technician:
Unique features
As the heart of the Central German Chemical Triangle, Saxony-Anhalt offers a complete value chain ranging from basic chemicals to specialty products.
Vocational training, degree programs, and career opportunities
A vocational training program as a chemical technician or in laboratory chemistry is your springboard into the industry. Relevant degree programs include chemistry, process engineering, and chemical engineering.
Numerous entry-level positions are available, ranging from lab technicians to chemical engineers. Advanced training in sustainable chemistry is both available and in high demand.
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Environment and Energy
Want to help drive the energy transition forward? Then Saxony-Anhalt is the place for you. In addition to being the home of innovative companies in the fields of hydrogen, photovoltaics, wind energy, batteries, and energy storage, we’re also leading the way in circular economy and resource efficiency.
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Top Employers
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Top Occupations
- Environmental manager:
develops and implements environmental management systems and ensures that companies comply with environmental regulations - Recycling and waste management specialist:
responsible for the environmentally friendly disposal and recycling of waste - Electrical engineer:
develops, tests, and monitors the manufacture of electrical devices and systems, such as electric motors or power generation systems
- Environmental manager:
Unique features
Our state aims to become a leading innovator in the green hydrogen economy. The foundation is already in place: as a traditional chemical hub, we have decades of experience working with hydrogen.
Vocational training/degree programs
Vocational training as an electronics technician for energy and building technology is your ticket into the industry. Relevant degree programs include energy engineering, environmental engineering, and sustainability management.
Entry-level positions in renewable energy, project management, or technological development offer a wide range of career opportunities. Advanced training opportunities are available in areas such as energy management.
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Life Sciences and Medtech
Whether you’re developing pharmaceuticals, producing vaccines, or helping people live better lives thanks to innovative medical devices – in our life sciences sector, you’ll be right where the action is. The pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, and medical technology are driving innovation forward, including in research and development.
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Top Employers
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Top Occupations
- Biotechnologist:
develops and optimizes biotechnological processes and products such as new drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic tests - Medical technician:
develops and manufactures medical devices and systems as well as innovative medical products for diagnostics and treatment - Pharmaceutical technician:
responsible for the development, manufacture, and testing of pharmaceuticals and helps ensure pharmaceuticals supply
- Biotechnologist:
Unique features
Progress has deep roots here: Numerous large and small companies, along with close partnerships between universities and industry, make Saxony-Anhalt a powerhouse for medtech and life sciences.
Vocational training, degree programs, and career opportunities
A vocational training program as biological laboratory assistant or in medical technology is a great way to launch your career in the industry. You can also pursue a degree in medical technology, as well as in biotechnology or pharmaceutical sciences.
Entry-level opportunities include roles as a lab technician or research assistant. You can advance your career through specialized training in biotechnology or medical technology.
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Logistics and Mobility
Centrally located in the heart of Europe, Saxony-Anhalt is a natural hub for moving people and goods. Here, innovation drives efficiency – whether it’s through alternative drivetrains, smart mobility solutions, or lightweight engineering. Join us and help shape the future of transportation and logistics.
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Top Occupations
- Industrial mechatronics technician:
installs, maintains, and repairs mechanical and electronic components of machines and systems, thereby ensuring their functionality - Logistics manager:
plans and manages logistics processes within companies, responsible for optimizing the supply chain and increasing efficiency in logistics - Shipping and logistics services specialist:
organizes freight services and ensures a smooth, cost-effective, and punctual flow of goods
- Industrial mechatronics technician:
Unique features
Saxony-Anhalt is a particularly good location for companies in the emerging field of new mobility. With a long-standing tradition in vehicle manufacturing, a cutting-edge materials development ecosystem, and its role as a hub for high technology in central Europe, our state offers the ideal environment for innovation.
Vocational training/degree programs
Vocational training as a warehouse specialist or shipping and logistics services specialist is your ticket into the industry. Relevant degree programs include logistics, transportation management, and supply chain management.
Excellent career opportunities exist in supply chain management or as a logistics planner. Specializations in connected mobility are in high demand.
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Mechanical Engineering and Industry 4.0
Mechanical and systems engineering has deep roots in Saxony-Anhalt. Today, companies in the sector are globally connected high-tech manufacturers who leverage digital technology such as 3D software and digital assistance systems – and with your help, they’re driving the future of Industry 4.0.
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Top Occupations
- Mechanical engineer:
responsible for planning, manufacturing, and the initial operation of technical systems and machines as well as ensuring their efficient and safe operation - Mechatronics technician:
develops and maintains complex mechatronic systems that are essential to modern industry - Production technologist:
plans and manages production processes, optimizes manufacturing workflows, and ensures products are made efficiently and to high quality standards
- Mechanical engineer:
Unique features
Mechanical engineering has long been a key pillar of Saxony-Anhalt’s economy, providing a solid foundation for real-world, business-driven innovation. Here, digital technologies are used to further optimize processes that are already highly efficient.
Vocational training, degree programs, and career opportunities
Vocational training as an industrial mechanic or in mechatronics is your ticket into the industry. Relevant degree programs include mechanical engineering, mechatronics, and automation technology.
Entry-level positions as an engineer or in automation technology offer a wide range of opportunities. Advanced training in Industry 4.0 is in high demand.
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IT and Digitalization
Big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence – in Saxony-Anhalt, you’ll find countless companies using these key technologies to develop digital solutions for industries ranging from automotive and energy to film and media. Together, they’re driving the digital transformation forward.
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Top Employers
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Top Occupations
- Software developer:
develops software solutions for a wide range of applications and plays a key role in creating apps for the automotive industry, energy sector, and film and media industries - IT security specialist:
responsible for protecting IT systems from cyberattacks, implementing security measures, and monitoring systems for potential threats - Digital transformation manager:
oversees and coordinates digitalization projects at companies, analyzes existing processes, and develops digital transformation strategies
- Software developer:
Unique features
Software and IT services are among our core strengths: From energy providers and mechanical engineering firms to the financial sector, many companies rely on customized products and service solutions made in Saxony-Anhalt.
Vocational training, degree programs, and career opportunities
Vocational training as an IT specialist or in IT systems electronics is your ticket into the industry. You can pursue a degree in computer science, data science, and the newly introduced “AI engineering – artificial intelligence in engineering” program in Saxony-Anhalt.
Positions in software development and a wide range of specialized IT roles are in high demand. Advanced training in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence offers outstanding career prospects.
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Food Industry
In Saxony-Anhalt, we don’t just research the future of food – we grow it, too. Home to Germany’s largest algae farm, our state is a leader in sustainable agriculture and food production. Major producers like Rotkäppchen sparkling wine and Halloren chocolate also call this region home.
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Top Employers
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Top Occupations
- Confectionery technologist:
develops and optimizes processes for manufacturing and processing food products, ensuring their safety and quality - Food technology assistant:
supports and oversees quality control in industrial food production and analyzes finished products and raw materials used in food manufacturing - Quality manager:
develops and documents quality standards for food production and ensures compliance
- Confectionery technologist:
Unique features
Saxony-Anhalt is home to some of the best-known food producers in Germany. We embrace innovation and are paving the way for the food products of tomorrow, such as algae.
Vocational training, degree programs, and career opportunities
Vocational training as a food technology specialist or advanced training as a certified food technician is your ticket into the industry. Relevant degree programs include food technology and nutritional science.
Entry-level opportunities are available in production or quality assurance. You can advance your career with specialized training, for example in the area of food safety.
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