Ausbildung career
Industrial Electrician – Operations Technology Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Industrieelektriker/in - Betriebstechnik
The vocational training (Ausbildung) as an Industrial Electrician specializing in Operations Technology is a recognized 2-year training program in the industrial sector. You will learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment to ensure smooth operational processes within companies.
What you do
- Installation of electrical operating equipment and systems
- Maintenance and servicing of machinery and production plants
- Troubleshooting and rectifying faults in electrical systems
- Programming and configuring control systems (e.g., PLCs)
- Checking the electrical safety and function of installations
- Reading and interpreting circuit diagrams and technical drawings
- Documenting maintenance and repair work
Requirements
- Interest in electrical engineering and mechanics
- Good understanding of physics and mathematics
- Technical aptitude and manual dexterity
- Diligence and sense of responsibility
- Teamwork skills and strong communication
- At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
- Good German language skills (B2 level)
Career prospects
- 1Skilled worker in the industrial sector (production, maintenance, servicing)
- 2Further training as an Industrial Master Electrician (Industriemeister/in Elektrotechnik)
- 3Further training as an Electrical Engineering Technician (Techniker/in Elektrotechnik)
- 4Specialization in areas such as automation technology or robotics
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Industrial Electrician – Operations Technology 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 Industrial Electrician – Operations Technology Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Industrial Electrician – Operations Technology Ausbildung?
Interest in electrical engineering and mechanics; Good understanding of physics and mathematics; Technical aptitude and manual dexterity; Diligence and sense of responsibility.
Where can I find open Industrial Electrician – Operations Technology Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Industrial Electrician – Operations Technology
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.