Training

Electronic engineer (m/f), higher education degree in Equipment and systems

Training period 3½ years

Electronic engineers for equipment and systems produce components and appliances, place them in service and maintain them.

Field of activity
  • You select mechanical, electric and electronic components
  • You adjust components and fit them to this equipment and these systems
  • You install and configure programs
  • You check equipment and systems
Career prospects after successful training:
  • Industry foreman
  • State-accredited technician
  • Technical business administrator
  • Engineer
Requirements

School-leaving qualification:
advanced technical college certificate ("Fachoberschulreife") as a minimum

Level of education:
An in-depth knowledge of the following school subjects provides the requirements for successful training:

  • Physics
  • Metalwork/technical matters
  • Mathematics

Inclinations and interests:

  • Interest in electrical engineering and electronics
  • Interest in engineering (electronic systems and equipment)
  • A leaning towards handling technical equipment, machinery and systems
  • Interest in data processing and computer science (programming and adjusting systems)
  • A leaning towards practical application (assembling and wiring switchgear and automation systems)