Trainee Global Facilities & Engineering (GFE)

The Position

Fresh out of academia and eager to launch your career in the pharmaceutical industry? We invite you to join our global GFE Trainee Program! 
At GFE, we champion sustainability, innovation, collaboration, and simplicity. Bound by a shared purpose, our passion fuels us to build, maintain, and safeguard Boehringer Ingelheim's assets, and to foster a safety culture that empowers our business partners to do what they excel at: to transform lives for generations.

The GFE organization covers a wide range of topics, and for our trainee program you can choose from three focus areas: 

Engineering

Engineering at Boehringer Ingelheim is where bold ideas turn into real world impact. Our teams shape the future of our global production network by driving large scale investments, implementing smart automation, and mastering process engineering across the world. As part of Engineering, you’ll help design, optimize, and maintain the advanced systems and facilities that keep our medicines flowing reliably to patients worldwide. Working with state of the art technologies and maintenance strategies, you’ll contribute to safe, sustainable, and future ready operations. This is the place to network, innovate, and help build the technical backbone that enables Boehringer Ingelheim to improve lives - today and for generations to come.

Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)

Environment, Health & Safety is about enabling people and protecting our future. EHS creates safe, sustainable, and resilient environments where our employees can thrive, and our business can operate with confidence.
Our teams bring together deep expertise in safety management, environmental stewardship, and operational risk mitigation. They develop forward-looking policies, conduct risk evaluations, and drive sustainability initiatives that align with international regulations and our company’s long term aspirations.
EHS fosters a culture where responsibility and awareness are part of everyday work life. With a focus on prevention, education, and continuous improvement, the team helps safeguard our people, reduces our environmental footprint, and supports business practices that respect both communities and the planet.

Real Estate & Facility Management (REFM)

Real Estate & Facility Management at Boehringer Ingelheim is far more than managing buildings — it’s about creating intelligent, inspiring environments that help people innovate, collaborate, and improve lives. As part of the GFE global organization, REFM connects real estate expertise, digital innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to support every aspect of our company’s mission. Our team creates and manages workplaces that feel like home, powered by data, technology, and a deep understanding of business needs. From long term site masterplanning to strategic real estate transactions, workplace concepts, mobility, on site logistics, and technical and soft facility services.

As part of the program, you will have the opportunity to rotate through various departments, both locally and internationally, and take on projects independently. A Senior Manager will be assigned as your mentor to guide and support your growth journey. From day one, you will also become a part of DISCOVER, our cross-functional trainee community. Alongside your fellow trainees, you will engage in training sessions, leadership talks, and much more. We value your initiative and eagerly anticipate your contributions.

What You Get:

• You will immediately benefit from the advantages of one of the Global Top Employers 2026 and actively help shape its future.
• Throughout the Trainee Program, you will explore at least 4 different areas within 2 years.
• You will work on innovative projects and take on responsibility from the get-go.
• You will experience diverse cultures and boost your intercultural skills with an exciting placement opportunity abroad – subject to availability.
• By collaborating on cross-departmental projects with other trainees, you can broaden your network and expand your competencies.
• A mentor will be your guiding light throughout the entire trainee program, and we additionally offer various training sessions and seminars.

What We Seek: 

• You hold an excellent master’s degree in Engineering, Facility and Real Estate Management, Environmental Management, Architecture IT, Science, Business or a field of study that aligns with your area of interest in GFE.
• You are keen on stepping into a leadership or Senior role in the future and are committed to prepare specifically for this.
• You already have international experience, preferably gained through an extended stay abroad.
• Strong team and communication skills, resilience, and a certain drive to make things happen.
• Initial experience and interest in the field of digitalization as well as proficiency in the use of common IT applications/systems.
• Excellent English skills. While German skills are not mandatory, your willingness to learn should be present.

Ready to contact us?  

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com

Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - application deadline is March 11th. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to February 25th, 2026 are guaranteed to be considered.
Step 2: Virtual Interview in the period from end of February until beginning of April.
Step 3: On-site Assessment Center on May 21st, 2026, with a pre-evening event.