Your Application

Find your perfect job at ams OSRAM.

Would you like to apply to ams OSRAM? Here you will find our FAQs, as well as useful information regarding your application documents and helpful tips. If you cannot find the answer to your question here, please do not hesitate to contact our team directly.

How can I apply to your company?

Direct job search and application

Search directly in our job portal for a suitable position and apply.

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Set up a job agent in our job portal to be notified as soon as a position matching your preferences is published. We explain how to do this in the video.

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Speculative application

You can also submit a speculative application by creating a candidate profile in our applicant portal.

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Job Quiz

Use our Job Quiz to find jobs that are the right fit for you.

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Application Process

Want to apply via our global Job Board or send an unsolicited application? We look forward to it. This is a brief overview of the key steps from online application to acceptance.

1. Jobsearch

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if you have found a suitable position on our Jobboard you can click on the “Apply now” button (upper right corner next to the job description).

For some positions, you also have the option to apply using Fast Apply. With just seven pieces of information, you can submit your application to us immediately.
 

2. Register in our applicant portal

 
5-10 Minutes

Register in our applicant portal to receive your login details. In the form, you only fill in a few fields and upload key documents like your résumé, or certificates. A cover letter is not required. This usually takes 5–10 minutes. Once your application is saved, you will automatically receive a confirmation. We will check your application within typically two weeks.

3. First interview (virtual):

 
ca. 30 Minutes

After your application has been successfully screened, you’ll receive an invitation to your first virtual interview. It usually includes the Hiring Manager and the Recruiter, and it will take place via Microsoft Teams. The first interview takes place within one to two weeks after your documents have been reviewed.

4. Second interview, virtual or personal (depends on the location)

1 hour

after a successful first interview you will receive an invitation for a second interview: participants (usually) Hiring Manager, someone from the Hiring Department Team – other participants will be mentioned in the invitation (e.g. local HR, Recruiter). The time span between the first and the second personal interview is usually two weeks.

5. Contract offer:

 
1-2 Weeks after the interviews

if you are the selected candidate you will receive a contract offer. The time span between the second personal interview and the conclusion of the contract is usually one to two weeks.

6. Onboarding

 
Welcome!

We look forward to welcoming you on your first day. Our onboarding process will help you settle in quickly, so you can focus on your new role.

Tips for your application

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What should I keep in mind when writing my cover letter?

What should I bear in mind when writing my CV?

What can I do for my self-marketing?

How should I prepare for the job interview?

What should I keep in mind when writing my cover letter?

You need help with the cover letter? Use it to show your enthusiasm and why you are the ideal fit. Keep it to one page and write in the language of the job post.
Guiding questions
  • Which skills and experience qualify you
  • Why ams OSRAM and why this role?
  • What makes you stand out?
 
Further tips:
  • Highlight one or two key experiences from your CV.
  • Tailor the letter to the position.
  • Double-check the recruiter’s name from the job ad.

What should I bear in mind when writing my CV?

1. Create your resume in tabular form and start with your last activity
2. Your resume should ideally be 1 page, maximum 2 pages long
3. Ensure a clear structure and good legibility. Focus on the essentials rather than excessively long lists

What can I do for my self-marketing?

Social networks are a key part of our professional lives. Here are a few tips to use them effectively for your self‑marketing:
Focus on the right platforms
You don’t need to be active everywhere. Choose the channels most relevant to your field – whether LinkedIn, ResearchGate, or others – and stick to the ones you enjoy using.
Build your network
The more you connect and interact, the more visible your profile becomes. Keep expanding your contacts, both personal and professional. Some platforms, like XING, even show users nearby – helpful at events or conferences.
Keep your profile updated

Make sure your information is current. On professional networks, you can indicate whether you’re open to new opportunities – only recruiters can see this. Post regularly, comment on others’ content, and stay active to increase your visibility.

Can you provide some tips preparing for an interview?

You have been invited to an interview. Your application caught our attention, and we would like to get to know you better.
Tips for your interview:
  • Be ready to talk about your experience, qualifications and motivation.
  • Do some research on the company you are applying for. Check recent ams OSRAM news so you are up to date.
  • Plan enough travel time to avoid stress; your invitation includes directions and parking info.
  • Speak clearly, maintain eye contact, and try not to be nervous – our recruiters are professionals and will guide you through the conversation.
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FAQ – general questions about your application

Submit your application via our Applicant Management Platform. Simply create your user account once by registering and accepting our data protection regulations.
 
You can then log in anytime with your credentials to access your candidate profile.
Simply create your candidate profile on our Applicant Management Platform once. Our recruiters use it to search for suitable candidates for new or open positions and will contact you if there’s a match. You can also register for a Job Alert.

Feel free to apply for a position again at any time.

Your CV is mandatory. Submitting a cover letter is not absolutely necessary. However, we recommend that you upload a cover letter as well as relevant certificates and references.

As a technology company, ams OSRAM is mainly looking for technical qualifications – including electrical engineering, optics, microsystems engineering, mechatronics, physics, chemistry, IT, and material sciences.

For reasons of data protection, we accept applications exclusively via our online application tool. We therefore kindly request that you refrain from submitting applications by email or post.

Creating your account takes about 10 minutes – after that, you can apply to any position in just a minute by using your saved profile.

Just click “Attachments” to add files to your application (e.g. a cover letter, CV, references, records of study, etc.).

Yes. You can upload up to 25 files with a maximum size of five megabytes each.

You just need to create a general candidate profile once and afterwards, you can use this profile to apply for several positions at any time.

You can track it directly in your candidate profile under “Job applications.”

Your data remains stored according to your country’s data protection rules – in Germany for 6 months, in some other countries for 12 to 24 months. This period resets each time you log in and review your profile. Before your data is deleted, you’ll receive an email reminder so you can log in again if you wish to keep your profile active.

Yes, subsequent changes will be applied to all your applications submitted so as to keep them up to date. The system will notify the recruiter that you’ve modified your profile.

Data protection is of prime importance to ams OSRAM. That is why it is essential for us that you know how we handle your data.

Just use the contact form.

As our recruiters are mostly in interviews, they are difficult to reach by phone. Please use the contact form or email the recruiter directly. You can find their email address in the specific job posting.

Questions about different entry levels

University students and graduates
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Professionals
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Would you like to get in touch with us?

If you have a question that is not answered in either the job description or our FAQs, please feel free to reach out to the ams OSRAM Talent Acquisition Team using the contact form below.

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