Dunno if I belong here. M.Eng in EEIT, majoring Communication, although now working in the Automation sector.

Completed my undergrad studies in an university of applied science (UAS) in Germany right in the middle of an economy recession. Since the same university also offers Master of Engineering (M.Eng) through coursework (UAS in Germany is more geared towards practical, Universities are more theoretical), I took that chance.

I have 0 publications, I did my master thesis at Bosch HQ, where I programmed a Two-Port NWA using their HWs (I don't design the hardware).

Right now, I am thinking about going into the academic world and do my Ph.D and teach, but I like the job I am in. So maybe, if I get the chance, I like to do Industrial Ph.D.

PS: To those looking to do a doctorate in Germany, I would suggest doing Industrial Ph.D (doing it at the company, attached to a local university). Fraunhofer Institute is the most widespread research institute throughout Germany.

You can also do it the traditional way and be a RO at a university while doing research on a topic. I am not sure if you have to teach at this stage.

Not so sure, to be honest. When I was doing my master thesis though, almost all of the guys in the dept have the "Dr." title, and two are actually working towards their doctorate degree.

The German prefers CV instead of Resume, and even your practical internship can count towards "working experience" (since most internship involves you do something)

Industrial Ph.D (Ph.D at a company) naturally counts as working experience as well. If you are doing it at a university, normally you'll be actually working as a research officer/assistant, and it's a contract-based employment, complete with it's own wage table.

Yeah, I thought so too. But isn't there lecturer whose focus is solely on teaching and not researching? (Other than applying new knowledge, that is)