Apprenticeship as Electronics Technician for Automation Technology, Training Start 2027

ELEMENTS OF YOUR APPRENTICESHIP No device is safe from you, because only when you know how it works do you rest. Are math and physics your favorite subjects? You know exactly that our life without electrical engineering would be unimaginable today? Electronics technicians for automation technology set up complex and computer-controlled systems that we need for the production of cosmetic ingredients. How? You'll find out at BASF during your apprenticeship. Technical progress is unstoppable - let yourself be carried away and move towards automation. Shape your future yourself - at the push of a button!

• WHAT YOU WILL LEARN DURING YOUR APPRENTICESHIP
• Setting up highly complex, computer-controlled systems
• Analyzing functional relationships and process flows
• Testing automation systems
• Maintaining and operating automation systems, handing over to users and instructing them in operation
• Assembling and connecting electrical equipment
• Monitoring systems and optimizing control loops
• Detecting and rectifying faults

Learn more about the daily apprenticeship routine and our current apprentices in this short video: https://on.basf.com/Ausbildung_Elektroniker_in_fuer_Automatisierungstechnik_BPCN

• WHAT YOU BRING
• at least a good secondary school diploma (Mittlere Reife)
• strong interest in physics and data processing as well as in the functioning of devices
• exact, analytical thinking
• motivated, precise and careful work
• good German language skills

• WHAT WE OFFER
• an exciting apprenticeship in the world's leading chemical company in cooperation with Heinrich-Hertz-Berufskolleg, Düsseldorf
• attractive remuneration - you start with 1,204.00 € in the 1st apprenticeship year
• 30 days vacation
• numerous additional benefits such as Christmas bonus, 700 € vacation pay, company pension scheme, participation in BASF share program, meal allowance, bonus participation
• tailored training offers and the opportunity to participate in EU exchange projects
• leisure and fitness offers
• housing options for apprentices from further away
• shortening of apprenticeship by half a year for particularly good performance possible
• very good chances of being taken on in a permanent employment relationship

APPRENTICESHIP COMPLETED - WHAT THEN? As an automation athlete and technology dreamer, a few lights have gone on for you during your apprenticeship with us - and you shouldn't hide them under a bushel. After you have illuminated the diverse field of electrical engineering and automation with us, you are undoubtedly ready for big tasks. Perhaps further training to become an industrial master or state-certified technician in electrical engineering will make you shine? We are moving at a rapid pace towards a new era. Don't let yourself be stopped and become part of the change.

YOUR WAY TO US: How to apply correctly! Curiosity, openness and motivation. For us, your personality comes first. Grades aren't everything. In the first step of the selection process, school grades are therefore initially not considered. For us, the overall impression is decisive. Therefore LET'S MATCH & APPLY NOW: Application start: from August 2026 Application deadline: There is no deadline, you can apply as long as places are available!

• THE FIVE STEPS OF OUR SELECTION PROCESS:
• Online test from home
• Aptitude test in Monheim am Rhein at BASF
• Interview or video interview
• if applicable, company medical examination
• Offer and contract

• The entire selection process at BASF at the Düsseldorf site takes about 6 weeks until the apprenticeship place. You can find further insights here: https://on.basf.com/Bewerbungsprozess_Azubi_BPCN We look forward to your application! You can upload the following documents directly with your online application:
• CV
• your cover letter
• your last certificate (for foreign certificates incl. official recognition and certified translation)
• the certificate of your highest school qualification

CONTACT Do you have questions about the application process or the apprenticeship? You can contact Julia Kiersch (Talent Acquisition), [email protected], Tel.: +49 30 2005-59139 or alternatively book an online appointment.

ABOUT US Nurturing skin creams, mild shampoos, sunscreens. Gentle detergents and high-performance cleaners for household and industry - all these products use ingredients from our Care Chemicals division. Worldwide we work together with our customers on innovative solutions that convince end consumers - increasingly based on natural and sustainably sourced raw materials. All worth knowing about this profession and your perhaps future training company can be found here: www.basf.com/ausbildung/bpcn At BASF, chemistry is right. Because we rely on innovation in our solutions, on sustainability in our actions and on connectedness in our thinking. And on you. Become part of our success formula and develop the future with us - in a global team that lives diversity and stands for equal opportunities regardless of age, origin, gender, sexual identity, disability, religion or worldview.

Diversity is our greatest strength! Shape the future with us – in a global team that lives inclusion and equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or worldview.

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Apprenticeship Learn more about your apprenticeship opportunities at BASF. No plan? Let’s Match! Our former apprentice ambassador Luca takes you on his night shift and presents his apprenticeship as a chemical operator. We have the formula, now you just have to react! Apply for our team and discover what makes us BASF: Chemistry that connects - for a sustainable future. We look forward to your online application! Do you still have questions? Here are the answers. [email protected] Move big things. Experience success. With an apprenticeship at BASF. We have the formula, now you just have to react! Apply for our team and discover what makes us BASF: Chemistry that connects - for a sustainable future. We look forward to your online application!Reference code: [email protected] Move big things. Experience success. With an apprenticeship at BASF.

• Setting up highly complex, computer-controlled systems
• Analyzing functional relationships and process flows
• Testing automation systems
• Maintaining and operating automation systems, handing over to users and instructing them in operation
• Assembling and connecting electrical equipment
• Monitoring systems and optimizing control loops
• Detecting and rectifying faults

• at least a good secondary school diploma (Mittlere Reife)
• strong interest in physics and data processing as well as in the functioning of devices
• exact, analytical thinking
• motivated, precise and careful work
• good German language skills