Tour de Dresden – The discovery tour through Dresden companies
Every September, the Tour de Dresden offers you the opportunity to gain practical insights into the industry and connect directly with potential employers.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity
- Make connections & build your personal network
- Discover your career opportunities
- Experience the future of science and industry up close
Put together your own personalized program and visit up to seven exciting companies or Institutes—in person!
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Program September 7–10, 2026
| 9:30–11:30 a.m. | 2:00–4:00 p.m. | |
| Monday |
Group tour starts at FOE-244
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BY ARDENNE |
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SIGNON Deutschland GmbH |
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| Tuesday |
Pharmatec, a Syntegon company |
ESF Elbe Steelworks |
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Wittur Electric Drives GmbH |
WT Energiesysteme GmbH | |
| Wednesday | HIGHVOLT Test Technology Dresden GmbH |
Glatt Group |
| Federal Office for Information Security |
Karosseriewerke Dresden GmbH |
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| Thursday |
Dresden Municipal Drainage GmbH |
Tour Stop 13 |
| GE Vernova | Tour Stop 14 | |
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6:00–8:00 p.m.
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Company Profiles
| Profile |
As a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, SIGNON designs complex rail infrastructure from concept to operation: from software and digitalization to control and train control systems, and cross-disciplinary equipment. Interdisciplinary, data-driven, and innovative. |
| Departments Sought |
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Career Opportunities |
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| Company Visit | |
| Language | Event language: German |
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| Profile |
VON ARDENNE develops and builds vacuum coating equipment for customers around the world in high tech industries such as photovoltaics, aerospace and semiconductors. Our solutions are made locally by people who enjoy working in teams and actively contribute to shaping the future. |
| Departments we are looking for |
School of Science
School of Engineering Sciences
Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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| Entry opportunities |
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| Company visit |
During a company visit to VON ARDENNE, you get direct insights into the daily work around our high-tech coating systems. We present our technologies and our employees give you an insight into their jobs. |
| Language | Event language: German and English Desired language skills: German, English |
| Address: Am Hahnweg | |
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| Profile | Pharmatec, based in Dresden, Germany, offers complete solutions for the production, storage, and distribution of pure media. Moreover, pharmaceutical manufacturers receive state-of-the art formulation and bioprocess systems with future-proof automation solutions. The history of Pharmatec dates back to 1993. The company has been part of the Syntegon Group since 2007. |
| Departments in demand |
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Entry opportunities |
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| Contact Us | Website Syntegon in Dresden |
| Company visit | Join us for an exciting behind-thescenes look at our Dresden site. You’ll get to explore our different facilities and areas of application and take part in an exclusive factory tour. Along the way, you’ll also have the chance to meet potential future colleagues and have a chat with them. If you have any questions, we’re always happy to help. We’re looking forward to seeing you! |
| Event language | Event language: German and English Desired language skills: German and English |
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| Profile |
Wittur Electric Drives GmbH develops and manufactures permanently excited synchronous motors for the industrial and elevator sectors. Thanks to constant innovation and further development, we are one of the leading suppliers of servo motors, special motors and gearless drives. |
| Departments we are looking for |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
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We look forward to your visit to WITTUR! We look forward to your visit to WITTUR! What awaits you:
We look forward to getting to know you! |
| Language: German | Language of the event: German Desired language skills: German, English |
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At the steel production site in Riesa, we manufacture high-quality reinforcing steel in our plant. We offer our customers tailored solutions for our products. Certifications, as well as rigorous standards in quality and environmental management, set high standards for our daily work. |
| Departments Sought |
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Company Tour |
At FERALPI STAHL in Riesa, steel isn’t just cast—the future is forged here. During a plant tour, you’ll gain exciting insights into the state-of-the-art world of steel production, meet future colleagues, and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with them. |
| Language | Language of the event: German Desired language skills: German |
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| Profile |
We are shaping the energy transition! |
| Departments Sought |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Company Tour |
We cordially invite you to visit our location in Riesa and look forward to giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our company. |
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Event language: German |
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| Profile |
Welcome to HIGHVOLT – where Power meets Passion! |
| Departments We Seek |
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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| Company Visit | Global market leader – Hidden Champion. Thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or millions of volts! – Edge technology, artificial intelligence, and predictive maintenance. – A key cog on the path to a sustainable future. - Employee benefits including Businessbike, Jobticket, Hansefit, Edenred gift card, profit sharing, vacation pay, subsidized cafeteria, as well as free drinks, fruit, and company parties. All of this is available in Dresden: come visit HIGHVOLT Prüftechnik Dresden GmbH. Agenda: Welcome and company presentation (30 min), company tour (60 min), followed by a get-together with an open Q&A session, drinks, and sandwiches |
| Language | Language of the event: German Desired language skills: German, English |
| Address | Marie-Curie-Straße 10, 01139 Dresden |
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Profile |
GLATT GROUP - Team Dresden - 3 companies under one roof |
| Departments Sought |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Science
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During the tour, you’ll gain insight into all three business divisions:
Former graduates from Dresden’s universities will answer all your questions on an equal footing. We want to make the most of this short time by keeping things practical. We’ll showcase current plant engineering projects using real-world examples, walk you through the mechanical engineering production facilities, and give you a glimpse into an IPC product development lab. |
| Language |
Event languages: German and English |
| Special Notes |
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| Address | Grunaer Weg 26, 01277 Dresden |
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| Profile |
From tradition to modernity – from carriage-building to the car bodies of tomorrow. With passion, innovation and precision, we are shaping the mobility of the future – working together across our international sites and with people who want to make a difference. Come and join our team! |
| Departments We’re Looking For |
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering Sciences
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| Career Opportunities |
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| Contact | |
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| Company Visit |
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| Language |
Event language: German |
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| Profile |
GE Vernova is a purpose-built global energy company with over 130 years of experience. It leads the energy transition by electrifying and decarbonizing the world. GE Vernova’s Grid Systems Integration business provides sustainable solutions for a resilient, flexible, and stable power grid. |
| Departments wanted |
School of Engineering Sciences
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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| Entry opportunities |
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| Company visit |
High Voltage. High Impact. Careers at GE Vernova Grid Systems Integration. |
| Event language | Language of the event: German Desired language skills: German, English |
| Address: An der Eisenbahn | An der Eisenbahn 5, 01099 Dresden |
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*Rules for the Raffle
Students at TUD who are registered with OPAL and who participate in the tour start, at least one tour stop, and the tour finale, and who are personally present for the drawing, are eligible to participate in the drawing. TUD employees are excluded from the drawing. There is no right of appeal. The Career Service does not guarantee that the prizes are free of defects.