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Precision Optician Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Feinoptiker/in

The apprenticeship as a Precision Optician (Feinoptiker/in) is a 3.5-year recognized vocational training program in industry and skilled trades. You will learn the production and processing of high-precision optical components, as well as the assembly of complex optical systems for devices such as microscopes, lasers, or cameras.

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What you do

  • Producing and processing lenses, prisms, and mirrors
  • Grinding, polishing, and coating optical surfaces
  • Assembling optical components and systems (e.g., for microscopes, laser devices)
  • Testing and adjusting optical instruments using measuring devices
  • Reading and implementing technical drawings and specifications
  • Maintaining and servicing machinery and tools

Requirements

  • At least an intermediate school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss)
  • Good knowledge of mathematics and physics
  • Technical understanding and spatial reasoning skills
  • High manual dexterity and precision
  • Diligence, patience, and ability to concentrate
  • Good eyesight (including color perception)

Career prospects

  1. 1Master Precision Optician (Feinoptikermeister/in)
  2. 2Certified Technician specializing in Optics
  3. 3Industrial Foreman specializing in Metal or Optics
  4. 4Specialization in fields such as laser technology or medical technology
  5. 5University studies (e.g., Optometry, Microsystems Technology with appropriate university entrance qualification)

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

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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 Precision Optician Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 800 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Precision Optician Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Precision Optician Ausbildung?

At least an intermediate school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss); Good knowledge of mathematics and physics; Technical understanding and spatial reasoning skills; High manual dexterity and precision.

Where can I find open Precision Optician Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Precision Optician

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.