What makes Heraeus a great employer?
Creating value across generations
Many companies talk about their values. At Heraeus, employer values come to life every day. We believe people do their best work when they feel valued, trusted, and encouraged to grow. That's why our company culture is built on openness, innovation, and responsibility and why we strive to deliver on our promises. That's #ForwardLooking.
As a global technology company, we collaborate across countries, businesses, and disciplines. For us, an open mindset means listening, embracing different perspectives, and learning from one another to shape the future together. That's #OpenMinded.
Great careers don't happen by chance. They grow through continuous learning. That's why we invest in career development, helping our people build new skills, take ownership of their careers, and unlock new opportunities across our global organization. That's #PurposeDriven.
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Heraeus as employer at a glance
Why do people choose to work at Heraeus? Here's what makes Heraeus a great employer:
- Global collaboration across international teams in more than 40 countries
- One of Germany's top 10 family-owned companies, built on long-term thinking and sustainable success
- Employer values that shape everyday work – from respect and trust to responsibility
- A culture where innovation, open mindset, and collaboration turn ideas into progress
- Diverse career opportunities and career development across 15 Operating Companies for professionals, experts, and future leaders
What are Heraeus‘ employer values?
At Heraeus, employer values are more than statements on a slide. They shape our company culture, influence how we work together, and guide the way we create innovation every day.
Our values help employees make decisions, strengthen collaboration, and encourage everyone to contribute their ideas. They also help candidates understand what it's really like to work at Heraeus and whether our culture is the right fit.
Three employer values define how we work together and what connects us across our global organization:
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Forward-looking
We think beyond today, embrace innovation, and create sustainable progress for future generations. -
Open-minded
We listen, learn from one another, and value different perspectives. Respect, trust, and open communication help us achieve more together. -
Purpose-driven
We take ownership, act responsibly, and contribute to work that creates meaningful impact – for our customers, our colleagues, and society.
How do we work together at Heraeus?
We are powered by our people. This statement from our vision captures the essence of our company culture. We create an environment where people have the freedom to build on their strengths, take ownership, and turn ideas into action.
Through collaboration, trust, and different perspectives, we develop solutions that create lasting value and drive innovation. That's how our employer values come to life every day: #ForwardLooking, #OpenMinded, and #PurposeDriven.
What does open mindset mean at Heraeus?
At Heraeus, open mindset starts with curiosity. It means staying open to new ideas, listening with respect, asking questions, and learning from one another. Across our global teams, people with different backgrounds, expertise, and perspectives share their knowledge and experiences every day.
This culture of trust, open communication, and collaboration encourages us to explore new approaches, challenge established thinking, and achieve more together. That's how we strengthen our company culture and turn different perspectives into better solutions.
How does innovation happen at Heraeus?
Innovation has been part of Heraeus for almost 400 years. As a family-owned technology company, we combine deep materials expertise with curiosity to develop materials and technologies that help solve tomorrow's challenges.
For us, innovation starts with people who ask questions, explore new ideas, and work together across disciplines. By combining experience with fresh perspectives, we identify opportunities early and develop solutions that improve lives, conserve resources, and help our customers succeed. Whether in research, development, engineering, or manufacturing, our teams are driven by a shared ambition: creating technologies that make a lasting difference.
How does Heraeus take responsibility for the future?
At Heraeus, responsibility means combining business success with sustainable action. We think in generations rather than quarters, making decisions that create lasting value for our customers, our employees, society, and future generations.
As one of Germany's leading family-owned technology companies, we are committed to acting with purpose, using resources responsibly, and contributing to long-term progress. This mindset shapes how we do business today and how we help build a better tomorrow.
Career development at Heraeus: I own my career
Our career starts with a decision: your own. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, gain international experience, or take the next step as a technical expert or people leader, Heraeus offers a wide range of career opportunities to support your ambitions.
We believe in one simple principle: I own my career. You take the lead in shaping your professional journey. We provide the environment to help you succeed: with continuous learning, development programs, mentoring, and new opportunities across our global organization.
We call this learning agility. It means staying curious, embracing change, and growing with every new challenge. Because careers aren't built overnight. They evolve step by step, experience by experience.
How does Heraeus support career development?
As a global group with 15 Operating Companies, Heraeus offers diverse global career opportunities in Germany and around the world. Whether your goal is to deepen your technical expertise, grow as a leader, or participate in one of our development programs, you can choose the path that matches your strengths, interests, and aspirations.
Working in an international environment opens up opportunities to broaden your experience, collaborate across businesses and countries, and continue developing throughout your career. Every new project, every new perspective, and every new challenge helps you take the next step.
What does Heraeus offer as an employer?
A great job is about more than salary and employee benefits. It's about how you work, balancing your professional and personal life, and feeling supported. That's why we create work environments that combine flexibility with stability. Depending on role and location, you can benefit from flexible working models, attractive benefits, and initiatives that support employee wellbeing and work-life balance. As a family-owned technology company, we think long term and invest in our people.
What do employees value most in the workplace?
Most of us want to make a difference and enjoy coming to work every day. At Heraeus, we create an environment where people can contribute, grow, and do meaningful work. Our employees value interesting challenges, a modern workplace, and the freedom to share ideas and make an impact. This is also reflected in employee reviews on platforms such as Glassdoor, and Indeed.
What you can expect at Heraeus:
- Flexible working models and a healthy work-life balance
- Competitive employee benefits and wellbeing programs
- Modern workplaces with room to collaborate and innovate
- Learning opportunities and clear career paths
- The stability and long-term perspective of a global family-owned technology company
We believe people do their best work when they feel valued, trusted, and supported. When employees feel valued, they contribute with confidence, grow professionally, and help shape the future of Heraeus.
Why do employees enjoy working at Heraeus?
A positive employee experience doesn't happen by chance. It grows through fairness, mutual respect, and genuine appreciation. That's what many employees experience at Heraeus and what they consistently highlight in their reviews on platforms such as Glassdoor, and Indeed.
Among the aspects they value most are:
- Meaningful work with responsibility and variety
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- An inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect
- A strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility
- Long-term opportunities within a stable family-owned company
Many people build their careers at Heraeus over many years, often even decades. We believe that's the strongest sign of all: when people feel valued, they choose to stay, grow, and shape the future with us.
We are #HeraeusPeople
Just ask those who are here
What is it like to work at Heraeus? Who could answer that better than our employees? They share what drives and inspires them. See for yourself how we shape the future with vision and openness to make the world a little better for the next generations. Click on the video now!