From India to Germany: My Journey to Securing a Mechanical Engineering Job

Hi everyone! I wanted to share my journey of getting a mechanical engineering job in Germany while living in India. It wasn’t an easy road—there were plenty of rejections, moments of self-doubt, and times when I wanted to give up. But after all that, I’ve signed my contract, and while I haven’t started working yet, I’m excited to see where this journey takes me.

Back in 2018, after finishing my 10th board exams, I started learning German. Honestly, it was just a hobby. I wasn’t thinking about my career or Germany at the time; I simply found the language interesting.

Fast forward to 2020, during the lockdown, I began teaching German part-time. With everyone stuck at home, it seemed like a good way to stay busy. It started small, but I ended up really enjoying it. Teaching became a big part of my life, and I loved seeing my students make progress.

At the same time, I was completing my bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. Like many Indian engineers, I’d always dreamed of working in Germany—the land of innovation and opportunities in the mechanical and automotive industries.

But here’s the thing: as a fresher with no work experience, it felt impossible. The job market in Germany is highly competitive, and I didn’t know anyone in the industry to guide me. I started doubting whether I could ever make it. For a while, I stopped trying altogether and focused on teaching German instead. It felt safer and more realistic.

Even though I had given up for a bit, that dream of working as a mechanical engineer never really went away. So, after a lot of back and forth with myself, I decided to give it one last try.

This time, I made sure to approach things differently: • Crafting My Applications: I worked on making my CV and cover letters match the German job market standards. I kept them focused, concise, and tailored to each company. • Using My Language Skills: Teaching German had helped me become fluent, and I highlighted this in my applications. I knew that knowing the language gave me an edge, so I didn’t shy away from it. • Persistence: I applied to a LOT of companies. I faced so many rejections that I lost count, but I kept pushing myself to keep going.

After months of applying, I finally received an offer. It was for a mechanical engineering role in Germany. I remember staring at my email, unsure if it was real. Signing the contract was such a proud moment for me—it felt like all the struggles and doubts had led to something real.

My Credentials

German Goethe C2 BE Mech Engineering (Tier 3) CGPA : 8.3

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Edit : Some people might think I simply got lucky or chose a low wage job but the thing is I got a job according to blue card visa standards in Germany. Being from a lower middle class family getting a job abroad directly after Bachelors is a huge deal for me personally and that’s the reason I posted. Mods can remove it if they want