Inspection Assistant for Railway Signalling and Control Systems
Original title: Prüfassistent:in Leit- und Sicherungstechnik
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Start Date
On request
Sector
Elektrotechnik / Mechatronik / Anlagentechnik
Salary
Competitive salary
Listing data as of November 1, 2026
About this Apprenticeship
Permanent full-time position with DB InfraGO AG in Cologne. You support acceptance inspections of railway signalling and control systems and carry out inspections, documentation and quality checks.
What You'll Learn
- You actively support inspection experts and specialist officers with acceptance inspections of railway signalling and control systems during maintenance and are responsible for acceptance inspections using standardized procedures
- You contribute to work across technical disciplines, including cooperation with specialist services, and carry out practical work on complex railway systems
- You prepare inspection reports and expert assessments and check the quality of the relevant documents
- You also check installed signalling and control components for compliance with planning, approval and release requirements
- You contribute to information and training events in railway signalling and control, as well as regional and central projects and special programs
Requirements
- You have successfully completed vocational training in electrical engineering, for example as an electrician or an electronics technician for industrial systems. Ideally, you have also completed further training as a state-certified technician or master craftsperson in electrical engineering
- You have also successfully completed specialist training as a signalling mechanic and hold certification for standardized procedures (Kz 4), ideally with several years of experience maintaining railway signalling and control systems
- You work independently, have strong organizational and coordination skills, are flexible and are willing to work occasionally on construction sites at weekends, on public holidays or at night, with the corresponding extra pay
- You readily take responsibility, work well in a team and demonstrate confidence and assertiveness
- We will prepare you for your target role through a qualification program, and we count on your commitment
- You hold a valid category B driving licence
What Deutsche Bahn AG offers
- Extra pay for occasional work on construction sites at weekends, on public holidays or at night
- A qualification program prepares you for your target role
- You receive 16 free journeys within Germany each year and further travel discounts, such as a DB Job-Ticket for your daily commute. Discounted travel options are also available for family and friends.
- All DB employees can shop at reduced prices. Each month, the DB travel marketplace offers new deals, such as mobile phone contracts, insurance, hotel chain discounts, fashion and lifestyle offers.
- You receive a mobile device that keeps you well equipped for digital work and can also be used privately.
- Up to 40 days of leave: you can choose whether to take more leave, reduce your working hours or earn more, depending on what suits your life.
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