Career
Career at TARGUS
We develop tailor-made solutions with innovative concepts – and we consult people. That’s why besides work experience and professional expertise we highly value social competence in our team, both in dealing with each other and interacting with our clients.
Working at TARGUS
As Targonauts, we expect a lot from ourselves and are rewarded for this by being able to live out our abilities every day and discover our performance limits. At the same time, we know how important balance is. That’s why Targonauts have a wide range of options for shaping their professional and private lives. At the same time, we understand the importance of balance. That’s why we provide the Targonauts with a wide range of options for structuring their professional and private lives.
Employee Testimonials
"Everyone has the possibility to build his own area and contribute to the development of TARGUS."
Dr. Sascha Schuth
Partner
"The international nature of TARGUS creates a very enriching setting as you are constantly meeting new people, ways of thinking and working environments."
Dr. Florian Geiger
Principal
"At Targus, everyone has the chance to grow by taking ownership of impactful work while collaborating with a team that values their ideas and contributions.”
Zeal Panchal
Management Consultant – TARGUS North America
"Working at Targus means being part of a dynamic and international environment where diverse ideas, experience and team spirit drive real impact and personal growth is encouraged."
Katharina Gerstberger
Management Consultant
"We work on varying, difficult, & rewarding problems for our clients at a pace that is largely missing from industry. TARGUS provides an avenue for personal growth that is rare to find."
Scott Carter
Principal – TARGUS North America
“At TARGUS, I value the combination of teamwork and expertise. Together with our clients, we develop customized, practical, and sustainable solutions – that’s what makes the work so exciting.”
Franziska Dürr
Management Consultant
Current Job Offers
Our Application Process
Your Application – Our Feedback
You submit your application to us.
We will get back to you within one week with qualified feedback.
Personal Initial Meeting
In a personal meeting at our office in Ratingen/Chicago, we will find out together whether we are a match for each other. Depending on your availability, this usually happens within two weeks.
Consulting Case with the Team
By working on a consulting case, you have the opportunity to get to know a typical consulting situation and convince us of your abilities. In the process, you will get to know our Targonauts and get a better picture of us working as a team.
Meeting the Board & Contract Offer
If we and you are convinced of each other, the final step is meeting with our management board. Ideally, this happens on the same day as the consulting case. If everything fits, you will receive a contract offer from us, directly.
FAQs
Here you’ll find answers to common questions that occur in the hiring process. Should something remain unanswered, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Do I need a background in engineering or manufacturing to apply?
We look forward to receiving your application, even if your studies or industry focus is not in the scientific or technical field. Although many of our consultants have pursued careers in these fields, we always appreciate learning about new perspectives and individual backgrounds. Your unique profile could be exactly what enriches and complements our team.
Do I need to have previous industry experience to apply?
We typically hire industry professionals with at least 5-10 years of experience; however, we consider candidates with less experience if they are a good fit for our team needs. We also offer summer internships for Undergraduate and Graduate professionals for those who are seeking to gain experience in the field.
How much travel can I expect?
Our consultants typically travel to our customers four to five days a week to work together on site.
What types of clients do you work with?
We work with manufacturing corporations and large medium-sized companies in the US, Europe and all over the world. We cover a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals and medical technology to mobility and large-scale shipbuilding projects. Discover all our industries here: Link to industries overview
How long does a typical project take?
A typical project starts with a scope of six to twelve weeks. As we provide strong support during implementation, the total duration of our projects usually is between six and nine months.
What size do the project teams have?
Our project teams usually consist of two to five colleagues who work together with several larger project teams from the customer.
What does internal development look like at TARGUS?
Every new consultant receives a mentor when they start at TARGUS. They will help you to get started, provide support with questions about day-to-day consulting and work with you to write your individual development plan. We value a steep learning curve and regular feedback. Your individual development plan is therefore evaluated at least twice a year.
In addition, we offer in-person training each month to dive into industry, internal, and current topics to continue learning and strengthen our client strategy.
How do I apply?
Please send your CV to the respective contact below, or fill out an interest form HERE.
For German roles, please reach out to Laura Pletsch at laura.pletsch@targusmc.com
For US roles, please reach out to Cami Margolis at cami.margolis@targusmc.com
HR-Team Laura Pletsch und Paul Hülskemper
