What what was Karl Benz first job?

Karl Benz's first job was as a mechanical engineer at a mechanical engineering company in Karlsruhe, Germany, after he graduated from the Polytechnic School in Karlsruhe in 1856. He later worked in various engineering roles, including at a bridge construction company. His early experiences in these positions laid the groundwork for his future innovations in automotive engineering and the development of the first gasoline-powered automobile.