Apprenticeship as an Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering

A 3.5-year dual apprenticeship at the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, at vocational school and with Siemens. The first year takes place at Siemens, followed from the second year onward by practical work at the institute.

Working on lighting technology and power supply, air-conditioning and ventilation systems, telephone and internet connections, and security and door-access systems; planning and installing building electronics; assembling, networking and commissioning control systems; generating environmentally friendly electricity from energy systems.

At least a good intermediate school-leaving certificate; good grades in mathematics, German and physics; interest in electronics, technology and practical work; German language skills of at least B2; strong written and verbal communication skills; interest in hands-on tasks and the ability to cooperate and work in a team. Foreign educational qualifications require proof of German skills and equivalence to a German qualification.

Collective-agreement training pay of €1,368.26 in the first, €1,418.20 in the second, €1,464.02 in the third and €1,527.59 in the fourth year; company pension scheme (VBL); further training and professional development; a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job; 31 days of leave on a five-day week plus paid days off on December 24 and 31.