FAQs about applying

Komet is an Austrian manufacturer of irrigation technology with a focus on agriculture. Founded in 1952 in Bolzano, South Tyrol, the company has been headquartered in Lienz, East Tyrol, since around 2000. Komet develops and manufactures sprinklers, big volume guns and pressure regulators for mechanized irrigation and supplies growers worldwide. Its main markets are currently the USA, Brazil and Europe.

Komet is headquartered in Lienz, East Tyrol. Development, purchasing, production, quality, sales and administration are all based at this one site. Komet also operates locations in the USA and Brazil. Unless a job posting states otherwise, the position is based in Lienz.

You apply through our career portal, directly on the relevant job posting. If that isn't an option for you, send your application documents to jobs@kometirrigation.com. Both routes reach the same team. An application via third-party portals or by post is not necessary.

Komet needs your CV, relevant references, your salary expectation and your earliest possible start date. A cover letter is very welcome. For roles in our production areas, completed technical training is an advantage; we are also glad to consider your application if you have several years of relevant experience without a matching qualification. For our other departments we look for a completed degree, or a completed vocational training with relevant experience.

The process runs in a few steps: your application via our career portal, a careful review by our Human Resources team, a first interview with Human Resources and the relevant department, and, depending on the position, a second interview that may include a look at the future workplace. Interviews usually take place in person at the Lienz site. If you don't live near Lienz, or the role is based elsewhere, the first interview can also take place online after arrangement.

Komet confirms receipt of your application within a few minutes. After reviewing your documents, we usually get back to you within a few working days. If it takes longer, you'll receive an interim update.

Komet pays according to the collective agreement of the metal-technology industry (Kollektivvertrag der Metalltechnischen Industrie). The minimum collective-agreement salary is stated in every job posting. Depending on qualification and experience, pay above the agreed rate is expressly provided for. Komet places value on transparency and equal treatment.

Komet offers a company pension scheme, a meal allowance via Pluxee, bike leasing, internal and external training and development opportunities, and modern, safe workplaces in bright production halls and offices.

Because Komet is vertically organized, nearly every field is in-house: Research & Development, Production & Assembly, Quality Management, Logistics & Purchasing, Sales, Business Development & Marketing, Product Management, IT, Finance & Controlling and Human Resources. Current openings are listed on the careers overview.

No. Experience in irrigation is not required for every position at Komet. What matters is your professional qualification and an interest in an engineered product. You'll learn the product knowledge with us.

Yes. Komet welcomes speculative applications, even when no matching position is currently advertised. Send your documents and your preferred area to jobs@kometirrigation.com. Komet will get in touch as soon as a suitable position opens up.

Yes. At the Lienz site, Komet offers apprenticeships in electrical engineering and machining/metal cutting. Beyond that, we're glad when you get in touch for an internship or to write your bachelor's thesis with us during your studies. We also offer the option of a summer or trial internship at any time.

Komet treats application documents confidentially and uses them internally only for the respective application process. They are not shared with third parties. Details can be found in Komet's privacy policy.