Production Data Engineer - Intern

About the Position

Production Data Engineer - Intern (all genders)

Germany

STARK is a pioneering defense technology company revolutionizing the deployment of autonomous systems across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. Our focus is on delivering deployable, high-performance systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe today.

As a Production Data Engineer Intern, you will be the core architect of our digital shop floor. Your main mission is the continuous operation, optimization, and innovative further development of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES). You will bridge the gap between IT and the shop floor, ensuring a seamless, end-to-end digital production flow that creates the foundation for real-time factory intelligence.

Responsibilities

• MES Ownership & Evolution: Maintain, optimize, and actively drive the further development of our MES environment to map, support, and improve our physical assembly and manufacturing workflows.
• Process Digitalization: Actively collaborate with production teams to translate complex physical manufacturing processes into smart, digital workflows within the MES.
• Systems Integration: Connect the MES seamlessly with ERP and shop-floor automation layers to ensure full traceability, data continuity, and quality analytics.
• Production Intelligence: Develop and maintain data pipelines to monitor key performance indicators such as OEE, throughput, yield, and downtime.
• Analytics & Visualization: Build and manage intuitive dashboards to provide leadership and operations teams with actionable insights.

Requirements

• MES Ownership & Evolution: Maintain, optimize, and actively drive the further development of our MES environment to map, support, and improve our physical assembly and manufacturing workflows.
• Process Digitalization: Actively collaborate with production teams to translate complex physical manufacturing processes into smart, digital workflows within the MES.
• Systems Integration: Connect the MES seamlessly with ERP and shop-floor automation layers to ensure full traceability, data continuity, and quality analytics.
• Mindset: Strong communication skills to act as a translator between production workers and software developers; meticulous attention to IT security and data governance.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge defense technology company
• Be part of a team revolutionizing the deployment of autonomous systems
• Develop skills in MES, process digitalization, systems integration, and data analytics

About the Company

STARK is dedicated to delivering deployable, high-performance systems to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe today. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.