Job Description

Electronics technicians specializing in automation technology integrate automation solutions into production, process, transportation, and building systems. Prior to installation, they analyze functional relationships and process flows and design modifications and expansions. They install and configure drives as well as measurement, control, and regulation systems. In addition, they assemble, configure, program, and calibrate sensor, operating, and bus systems as well as networks. They integrate the installed components and devices and incorporate them into higher-level systems. After test runs, they hand over the systems and train users on how to operate them.

Their responsibilities also include the maintenance and regular inspection of systems, fault analysis using test software and diagnostic systems, and the repair of systems. They perform their duties independently in compliance with relevant regulations and safety requirements and coordinate their work with upstream and downstream departments. They are certified electricians as defined by accident prevention regulations.

Electronics technicians for automation technology work in companies that develop, manufacture, or implement automation solutions. Companies in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and plant engineering are particularly relevant. However, jobs are also available in the automotive industry, the chemical industry, and the metallurgical and semi-finished products industries. They work in factory halls, at control stations, and in a wide variety of production facilities. In customer service, they work at various locations, sometimes outdoors.

^{(Source: Training and Job Description from the Federal Employment Agency)}

Job Description

Whether it’s electrical power supply, industrial facilities, or modern building systems and automation technology—electronics technicians for industrial engineering ensure that electrical systems are professionally installed and maintained. When a building or industrial facility is newly constructed or renovated, they create designs for modifications and expansions. They install cable routing systems, power and data lines, and the electrical equipment of machines along with associated automation systems. They also organize the installation of systems and supervise the work of service providers and other trades. In addition, electronics technicians for industrial systems assemble and wire control and automation devices. They program and configure systems, and test their functionality and safety features. Finally, they hand over the systems and train users on how to operate them.

Monitoring and regularly inspecting high-voltage systems, alarm and communication systems, and measurement, control, and regulation technology systems are just as much a part of their responsibilities as analyzing malfunctions and repairing systems. In customer service, they also advise their clients. They perform their duties independently in compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards and coordinate their work with upstream and downstream departments. They are certified electricians as defined by accident prevention regulations.

Electronics Technicians for Industrial Engineering can work anywhere where manufacturing and operational facilities are used, built, and maintained. These may include power plants and substations, chemical and process engineering facilities, mining companies, and all sectors of the manufacturing industry. They work in factory halls and in customer service at various locations, sometimes outdoors.

^{(Source: Training and Job Description from the Federal Employment Agency)}

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Electronics technicians for devices and systems plan and manage processes in the production and maintenance of, for example, information technology, communications technology, or medical devices. They organize manufacturing processes, set up production and testing machines, and contribute to quality assurance. When carrying out projects and analyzing required functionalities, electronics technicians for devices and systems collaborate with and support developers. They produce prototypes and one-off units, select mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, and assemble them into systems. In addition to installing and configuring programs and operating systems, testing components, and preparing device documentation, their responsibilities also include creating layouts and manufacturing documentation. Maintenance also falls within their area of responsibility. In customer service and when repairing devices, they systematically pinpoint the sources of faults using test and measurement equipment and diagnostic software. They replace defective parts, test all functions, advise customers, and train users.

Furthermore, they organize the procurement of components and supplies, are able to work with English-language documentation, and communicate in English. They perform their duties independently in compliance with relevant regulations and safety requirements and coordinate their work with upstream and downstream departments. They are certified electrical technicians as defined by accident prevention regulations.

Electronics Technicians for Devices and Systems primarily work in medium-sized and large industrial companies that manufacture and maintain information and communications technology devices, medical devices, electronic system components, sensors and actuators, microsystems, and measurement and testing equipment. There, they are active in the areas of manufacturing, testing, repair, and quality assurance, as well as in testing and laboratory settings, and work in workshops or development and testing laboratories. For maintenance and repair work, they may also work directly at the customer’s site.

^{(Source: Training and Job Description from the Federal Employment Agency)}

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Electronics technicians for machinery and drive technology perform all tasks involved in the assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical machines and drive systems. Before beginning their work, they analyze customer requirements and design the appropriate drive systems.
They set up manufacturing machines—for example, for the armature windings of electric motors—record the machine and winding data, catalog them, and produce the required windings. They are responsible for the assembly and disassembly of electrical machines; they assemble mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic components; commission electrical machines; assemble drive systems; and install wiring and other equipment. In doing so, you are able to work with English-language documents such as manuals or order data. Electronics Technicians for Machinery and Drive Technology create, modify, and monitor control and regulation programs, configure frequency converters (set parameters), and commission drive systems. Their responsibilities also include (remote) fault diagnosis and systematic troubleshooting of electrical machines as well as complex drive systems, along with their maintenance, servicing, and monitoring during operational use.

Electronics Technicians for Machinery and Drive Technology perform their duties independently in compliance with relevant regulations and safety provisions and coordinate their work with upstream and downstream departments. They are qualified electricians as defined by accident prevention regulations.

Employment opportunities are primarily found in electrical contracting firms and the electrical industry, where the product and service portfolios are relevant. There, they work primarily in workshops or production halls, perform installation work on construction sites, and provide customer service at various locations. However, they are also in demand as electrical engineering specialists in other, non-electronic sectors, such as the metal industry.

^{(Source: Training and Job Description from the Federal Employment Agency)}

Job Description

Information Electronics Technician is a 3.5-year recognized apprenticeship in the skilled trades. As part of the dual KIA (sandwich-style) degree course, the apprenticeship is typically shortened to 2.5 years.

Information electronics technicians plan, assemble, install, and maintain information and communications technology systems.

Information electronics technicians find employment

• in companies in the information technology trades
• at manufacturers of office systems
• at software companies
• at broadcasting companies

^{Source: berufenet, German Employment Agency}

Job Description

The field of work for mechatronics engineers encompasses tasks and requirements from electrical engineering/electronics, mechanics, and control and information technology. Mechatronics technicians work primarily in mechanical and plant engineering, the chemical industry, and the automotive industry. They install and assemble mechatronic machines, plants, and systems. Examples include programmable machine tools and special-purpose machines (some equipped with transport systems such as conveyor belts) or automated production facilities such as dosing systems for plastics manufacturing and processing (e.g., granules, films, and packaging). They plan the workflow and determine the required materials, tools, and measuring and testing equipment. In production, mechatronics technicians assemble subassemblies and devices into complex machines. In doing so, they establish mechanical and electrical connections, for example, for supply and disposal systems such as power units or for coolants. They select cables and wire them. They assemble electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components and install or connect these systems. They commission, maintain, and service equipment, machines, and systems. They test the systems and the connections made to ensure they function properly and perform quality control.

^{(Source: Beruf Aktuell, Issue 99/00)}

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Electrical systems installers assemble, install, maintain, and repair systems related to power supply technology, control and regulation technology, electronic signaling technology, safety technology, and lighting technology.

Electrical systems installers find employment in electrical installation companies. They also work for energy supply companies. Manufacturers of electrical systems and components or industrial process control equipment are also potential employers. In addition, there are employment opportunities in the maintenance of rail transit operations control and safety systems.

^{(Source: arbeitsagentur.de BERUFENET)}

Job Description

Electronics technician specializing in automation and systems engineering is a 3.5-year recognized apprenticeship program in the skilled trades. As part of the dual KIA (sandwich-style) degree course, the apprenticeship is typically shortened to 2.5 years.

Electronics technicians specializing in automation and systems engineering design, install, and program automation systems and maintain them to ensure the error-free operation of automated processes.

Electronics Technicians specializing in Automation and Systems Technology find employment

• at manufacturers of automation technology equipment
• in companies in the electrical and information technology trades

^{Source: berufenet, the German Federal Employment Agency}

Job Description

Electronics technicians specializing in energy and building electrical engineering plan and install electrical power supply systems and building infrastructure. Their duties include installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair.

They primarily find employment in electrical contracting firms. In addition, they find employment in companies in the real estate sector, e.g., in facility management or with building maintenance services. Manufacturers of electrical distribution and switching equipment or power generation systems, such as wind turbines, open up further fields of activity.

^{Source: BerufeNet}

Job Description

Electronics technician specializing in automation and systems engineering is a 3.5-year recognized apprenticeship program in the skilled trades. As part of the dual KIA (sandwich-style) degree course, the apprenticeship is typically shortened to 2.5 years.

Electronics technicians specializing in automation and systems engineering design, install, and program automation systems and maintain them to ensure the error-free operation of automated processes.

Electronics technicians specializing in automation and systems engineering find employment

• at manufacturers of automation technology equipment
• in companies in the electrical and information technology trades

^{Source: berufenet of the Employment Agency}

Job Description

Technical building management services are the core area of activity for electronics technicians specializing in building and infrastructure systems.
Together with the client or the building’s users, they analyze the requirements for building services systems, identify potential hazards, and design the necessary systems and technical installations.
In addition, they advise the client, calculate costs, award contracts, and accept achievements provided by third parties. They integrate building services systems via bus systems, program control systems, and test the functionality of systems and safety devices. Finally, they hand over the systems and train users on how to operate them.

They regularly inspect and maintain equipment and systems, diagnose faults, and assess risks. They ensure economically and environmentally optimal operating conditions, repair technical equipment themselves, or arrange for its repair. In addition, they monitor compliance with safety regulations. They perform their duties independently in accordance with relevant regulations and safety requirements and coordinate their work with upstream and downstream departments. Expertise in control and regulation technology, as well as the technical interfaces with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, is a hallmark of this profession, as is certification as a qualified electrician in accordance with accident prevention regulations.

Electronics technicians for building and infrastructure systems find employment in industrial plant engineering, at electric utilities, and in companies across a wide range of industries where smoothly functioning operational facilities, buildings, and infrastructure systems play a key role—for example, in airports or chemical plants. They work in industrial facilities, residential and commercial buildings, functional buildings such as hospitals, and transportation infrastructure. They work in workshops and factory floors, and during installation, they also work on construction sites and outdoors. Their work frequently takes them to different locations, particularly for maintenance and inspection.

^{(Source: Training and Job Description from the Employment Agency)}

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Electronics technicians specializing in information and telecommunications technology plan and install electronic security and communication systems. They assemble the systems, commission them, and maintain and repair them.

They primarily work in companies specializing in electrical installation. Cable network operators and manufacturers of office equipment and computer systems are also potential employers. In addition, IT service providers, telecommunications infrastructure contractors, and railroad companies with their own communication networks, among others, offer employment opportunities. Large institutions such as universities and hospitals also have a need for electronics technicians specializing in information and telecommunications technology.

Electronics technician is a recognized apprenticeship profession under the Crafts and Trades Code (HwO).

The 3 1/2-year apprenticeship (KIA 2 1/2 years), which is regulated nationwide, is offered in the skilled trades in the following specializations:

• Information and Telecommunications Technology
• Automation Technology
• Energy and Building Technology

^{(Source: Training and Job Description from the Federal Employment Agency’s BerufeNet)}

Job Description

Specialists in recycling and waste management ensure that waste is properly disposed of and recycled. They organize the collection and sorting of waste, send it for recycling, or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.

Specialists in recycling and waste management primarily work at private and public waste disposal companies, waste-to-energy plants, and recycling companies and facilities. They also work at facilities that dispose of hazardous waste. In addition, they may be employed, for example, at engineering firms specializing in technical planning.

^{(Source: BerufeNet)}

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Wastewater technology specialists plan, monitor, control, and document processes in drainage networks as well as in wastewater and sewage sludge treatment at municipal and industrial treatment plants. They monitor automated systems and machinery from control rooms and immediately take the necessary corrective actions in the event of deviations from standards. At wastewater treatment plants, they monitor water treatment during the mechanical, biological, and chemical treatment stages. They also analyze wastewater and sewage sludge samples, document the results, evaluate them, and use the findings to optimize processes.

^{(Source: BerufeNet)}

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Industrial mechanics specializing in production engineering independently control, monitor, and maintain automated production and manufacturing systems used in industrial mass production, and set them up.

They ensure that machines and systems operate smoothly and that malfunctions are quickly resolved. Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing existing systems and machines are also part of their responsibilities.
(Source: Beruf Aktuell, 1996/97 issue)

Industrial mechanics specializing in machine and systems engineering buildand repair machines and production systems. After manufacturing, they test the functions and commission the equipment. The maintenance and repair of the machines, as well as their integration into systems, are also part of their responsibilities.

^{(Source: Beruf Aktuell)}

Job Description

The field of work for mechatronics engineers encompasses tasks and requirements from electrical engineering/electronics, mechanics, and control and information technology. Mechatronics engineers work primarily in mechanical and plant engineering, the chemical industry, and the automotive industry. They install and assemble mechatronic machines, plants, and systems. Examples include programmable machine tools and special-purpose machines (some equipped with transport systems such as conveyor belts) or automated manufacturing equipment such as dosing systems for plastics production and processing (e.g., granules, films, and packaging). They plan the workflow and determine the required materials, tools, and measuring and testing equipment. On the production floor, mechatronics technicians assemble subassemblies and devices into complex machines. In doing so, they establish mechanical and electrical connections, for example, for supply and disposal systems such as power units or for coolants. They select cables and wire them. They assemble electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components and install or connect these systems. They commission, maintain, and service devices, machines, and systems. They test the systems and the connections made to ensure they function properly and perform quality control.

^{(Source: Beruf Aktuell, Issue 99/00)}

Job Description

Process Technicians for Plastics and Rubber Technology

• distinguish the specific properties of polymeric materials, specific additives, and auxiliary materials, and select material-specific processing and fabrication methods,
• prepare equipment for the processing of polymeric materials, start it up, and control and regulate the process flow,
• manufacture components from plastic, rubber, and metal using material-specific joining, machining, and processing methods,
• inspect control systems and carry out maintenance measures,
• plan and manage workflows in accordance with production planning,
• prepare technical documentation, apply it, and comply with data protection regulations,
• comply with rules regarding occupational safety and health as well as environmental protection,
• monitor and document process and product quality within the framework of the quality management system.

^{Further information: www.bibb.de/de/20734.htm}

Job Description

Construction mechanics work in the fields of equipment engineering, sheet metal fabrication, shipbuilding, welding technology, and steel and metal construction.

Construction mechanics:

• plan their tasks based on technical documentation,
• manufacture components, assemblies, and metal structures from sheet metal, tubes, or profiles using manual and machine-based manufacturing processes,
• manufacture, assemble, and disassemble steel components, elevators, transport and loading systems, protective grilles, cladding, stairs, doors, gates, covers, containers, safety devices, sheet metal pipes and ducts, power units, and car bodies,
• perform welding processes in compliance with occupational safety and environmental protection regulations,
• assemble and disassemble metal structures using various joining techniques,
• construct auxiliary structures, jigs, templates, and development drawings,
• select testing equipment and procedures and apply the company’s quality assurance system,
• perform the necessary maintenance work on equipment, machines, and tools,
• coordinate work with upstream and downstream departments, handle complex orders as part of a team,
• carry out tasks independently in compliance with relevant regulations and safety requirements

^{Source: Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training}

Job Description

Few people realize just how versatile this profession is. The construction industry, for example, relies on this metalworking sector for sturdy steel structures or custom-made sunrooms, doors, and gates. Custom-made superstructures and frames for specialty vehicles are part of vehicle manufacturing. Environmentally friendly equipment is manufactured for agriculture and forestry. Creatively forged parts made from a wide variety of materials meet high design standards. Training in farriery is available through continuing education courses.

^{(Source: Saxony Crafts Day 2003)}

Job Description

Machine tool operators manufacture components, such as those for machines, engines, or turbines. To do this, they typically work with CNC lathes, milling machines, and grinders. They enter the manufacturing parameters into the machines or retrieve programs from the machine’s memory and modify them as needed. Then they select the tools, clamp metal blanks into place, align them, and start the machines. They monitor the machining processes, remove the finished workpieces, and check whether the dimensions and surface quality meet the specifications. In the event of malfunctions, they investigate the cause using established testing procedures and resolve the problem. Regular inspection and maintenance of the machines are also part of their duties.