Working Student (m/w/d) – Barrier Paper Development

Role and employer

HERMA GmbH is seeking a working student for its Development department in Filderstadt. The role focuses on barrier papers and combines practical laboratory activities with the structured evaluation and documentation of technical results. HERMA GmbH describes itself as a problem solver No. 1 for making labelling more intelligent in dynamic markets. It brings paper and film processing, printing technology and mechanical engineering together for adhesive materials, labels and labelling machines.

Everyday tasks

• Plan, carry out and document laboratory trials for the development of barrier papers.
• Perform measurements such as MVTR, Cobb, grease barrier, smoothness and surface-property tests.
• Support coating trials on laboratory and pilot equipment.
• Evaluate and prepare trial results.
• Research new raw materials, coatings, additives and technologies.
• Create presentations, summaries and technical documentation.

Requirements

• You are currently studying paper technology, packaging technology, process engineering, chemistry, materials science or a comparable subject.
• You are interested in sustainable packaging and new material solutions.
• You work in a structured and independent way, think analytically and enjoy working with data.
• You are confident with MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and have good German and English skills.
• You have a hands-on approach, enjoy practical laboratory work and have initial experience with laboratory or technical trials.
• You are interested in statistics and experimental planning and enjoy interdisciplinary cooperation with development, sales, packaging technology and external partners.

Employer promise and application

HERMA GmbH highlights a permanently growing and successful employer, international orientation with regional roots, team spirit with support and personal responsibility, a dynamic performance and family culture, and continuous development with career prospects. The source does not state working hours, pay, additional concrete benefits or an application route. Please ask HERMA GmbH which application route is currently intended. The source gives the company address as Heinrich-Hermann-Straße 14, 70794 Filderstadt.

Student relevance

This role may suit students who want practical experience with laboratory work, material testing, data analysis and sustainable packaging development, provided their ongoing studies and language skills match the stated profile.