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Vending Machine Specialist – Automation Mechatronics Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Automatenfachmann/-frau - Automatenmechatronik

The vocational training to become a Vending Machine Specialist (Automation Mechatronics) lasts 3 years and is a recognized profession in industry and trade. You will learn to install, maintain, and repair automatic machines used in various sectors.

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What you do

  • Install and commission automatic machines (e.g., for drinks, snacks, tickets).
  • Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, and software-based malfunctions.
  • Perform maintenance work and replace worn parts.
  • Refill machines with products and monitor stock levels.
  • Advise customers and provide instructions on how to operate the machines.
  • Check and adjust payment systems.
  • Maintain hygiene standards and clean machines.

Requirements

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschule) or equivalent.
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity.
  • Interest in electronics, mechanics, and information technology.
  • Problem-solving skills and precise working methods.
  • Customer orientation and good communication skills.
  • Teamwork ability and independent work ethic.
  • Basic physical fitness (e.g., for lifting, bending).

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific types of automatic machines or technologies.
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Vending Machine Mechatronic (Meister) or Technician.
  3. 3Positions in technical customer support or service management.
  4. 4Opportunities for self-employment in the vending machine service sector.
  5. 5Further training to become a Technical Business Administrator (Technischer Fachwirt).

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Vending Machine Specialist – Automation Mechatronics Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Vending Machine Specialist – Automation Mechatronics Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Vending Machine Specialist – Automation Mechatronics Ausbildung?

Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschule) or equivalent.; Technical understanding and manual dexterity.; Interest in electronics, mechanics, and information technology.; Problem-solving skills and precise working methods..

Where can I find open Vending Machine Specialist – Automation Mechatronics Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Vending Machine Specialist – Automation Mechatronics

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.