Field of activity

• Installing and assembling electrical modules and components
• Installing and testing hardware and software components
• Assembling and testing electric, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Programming mechatronic systems
• Assembling and dismantling machines, systems and equipment – transporting and securing

Career prospects after successful training:

• Industry foreman
• State-accredited technician
• Technical business administrator
• Engineer

Requirements

School-leaving qualification:
university entrance qualification ("Fachhochschulreife") 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
• Computer science
• English

Inclinations and interests:

• Interest in electrical engineering, electronics, data processing and computer science (installing control software for systems, optimising programs)
• A leaning towards dealing with technical equipment, machinery and systems (e.g. control engineering equipment, drives, machine tools, welding equipment)
• A leaning towards manual technical work (assembly of systems and components into functionally viable units, servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment)
• A leaning towards a systematic approach to thinking and proceeding well-planned in advance (planning and preparing job assignments based on technical documents)
• A leaning towards work of the inspecting and checking variety (examining mechatronic systems with electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment, diagnosing faults and trouble)
• Preference for dealing with metal and an inclination towards customer-oriented work ( instructing customers in how to handle equipment)