Plansee Group | Graduates

Career start for direct job entrants

So you've finished your degree, and now you want to hit the ground running? Be part of the future with us. As a member of the Plansee Group team, you can use your knowledge and put it into practice in an international environment that's driving progress. You'll be given responsibility right from the start and work on innovative projects that improve people's lives. With the backing of a strong team and many opportunities to grow your knowledge, you'll be able to pursue the career you want and actively shape the future with us.

Sound like a strong start?

Young Graduates Program

Are you ready to start your career where innovation meets global impact? Plansee - world market leader in refractory metals for the semiconductor, medical technology, and consumer electronics industries - is opening its doors to top young talent from Europe who want to build an international career in one of the world’s most vibrant, fast‑growing cities: Shanghai.

Join our Young Graduates Program and accelerate your professional journey with hands-on experience, senior leadership interaction, and a clear path into key roles within our global Group.

What Awaits You at Plansee Shanghai?
A Structured Graduate Development Program

Our 18–24 month program gives you:

Comprehensive onboarding & technical training
Front-line production rotations to understand our business from the ground up
Hands-on involvement in real industrial projects
Regular dialogues with senior leadership
Progress reviews and personalized performance evaluations

Upon successful completion, you will be placed in a key position aligned with:

Your career ambitions
Your strengths
Our global strategic needs

This is your fast track to a long-term international career at Plansee.

What we're looking for: 

Education

Master's degree or above
Graduates of 2025 or 2026

Majors:

Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgy
Or related technical fields

Candidates with combined Engineering + Business backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Academic Excellence

Ranking in the top 30% of your class
Scholarship recipients (university level or higher) preferred

Language skills & competencies:

Strong English proficiency (CET‑6 or equivalent)
Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking
Excellent communication across cultures
Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities
Proactive learning mindset & adaptability
Outstanding teamwork
Leadership potential

If you are ambitious, curious, and ready to take on responsibility early in your career, this program is designed for you.

Basic information:

Duration: Depending on timetable
Start: According to job advertisement
Calling all out standing graduates from all over the world