Cooperative Study Programme in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Mechanic Training 2027

The cooperative programme combines 3.5 years of training as an industrial mechanic with a nine-semester Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering at South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences. Training begins with basic metalworking, includes rotations through specialist departments and takes place at the Werdohl site with assignments at other plants.

Production engineering tasks such as controlling, monitoring and maintaining complex machines, setting up automated production equipment, conducting functional tests, recording measurements and testing and programming computer-controlled systems; maintenance tasks such as servicing production equipment, assembling and disassembling components, adapting equipment to changed production conditions and repairing mechanical parts; analysing technical processes and developing practical solutions during the degree programme.

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Working-time accounts for overtime; hazardous-substance management with suitable protective clothing and equipment; training pay under the IG Metall collective agreement; 35-hour working week; 30 days of annual leave; additional and special payments; free parking; bike leasing; canteen; Corporate Benefits; completion celebration; bonuses for good grades; retention rate above 90 percent.