Electronics technician for operating technology (f/m/d)

For an apprenticeship as an electronics technician for industrial engineering, you must meet the following requirements:

• You have at least a qualifying secondary school diploma
• You successfully participate in the hiring test of the city of Erlangen in September of the year preceding the hiring year

In addition, understanding technical contexts should be easy for you.
You can assemble equipment smoothly thanks to your manual dexterity. You have good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
In school you have already been interested in subjects such as physics and mathematics.
You approach your work conscientiously and prudently to avoid mistakes and accidents.
In dealing with your colleagues* you demonstrate your ability to work as a team.

Electronics technician for operating technology is a recognized profession under the Vocational Training Act (BBiG). The dual training at the city of Erlangen lasts 3.5 years. It is divided into theoretical training at the vocational school and practical training at the drainage company of the city of Erlangen.

In addition, the training is supplemented by inter-company courses and additional courses, e.g. at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) with various topics.

In case of particularly good performance, the training can be shortened by half a year.

Subject-specific theoretical training

The theoretical training takes place in blocks at the vocational school in Erlangen. Here you will learn subject-specific content such as systems and equipment technology and build the theoretical foundation for your practical work. In addition to purely job-related content in subjects such as installation and power engineering and control technology, you will also have lessons in general education subjects such as German and English.

In total, you can expect the following subjects during the course of your training:

• Systems and equipment technology
• Installation and energy technology
• Control technology
• IT systems
• Operational technology
• Religious education
• German
• Social studies 
• Sport    
• English

You can find more information on the Homepage of the State Vocational School Erlangen.

Practical training

The practical part of your training will mainly take place in the drainage company of the city of Erlangen. During your training, you will be introduced to the various fields of activity and systematically familiarized with the contents of the profession. Here you will have the opportunity to practically apply, consolidate and deepen what you have learned in vocational school.

For example, you will learn how to read circuit diagrams and then be able to put this knowledge into practice when installing your own circuits. You will also be expected to install all kinds of components and equipment around the wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations and collection basins as part of your practical tasks. In addition to installation, the maintenance and servicing of machines and systems is also an important area of responsibility as an electronics technician for operating technology, which you will be introduced to during your practical training. During your theoretical training, you will also immerse yourself in areas of IT, which will then enable you to program and configure control units in practice.

During your practical training, you will be supervised by competent instructors who will give you an insight into the various tasks and everyday life as an electronics technician for industrial engineering and will also gradually give you the opportunity to take on these tasks independently.

A healthy feedback culture is a priority at the City of Erlangen: You will receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses so that you always know how you can actively develop further in order to expand and enhance your skills.

During your training you will receive a monthly training allowance (gross)

• in the 1st year in the amount of 1,068.26 €    
• in the 2nd year in the amount of 1,118.20 €    
• in the 3. Year in the amount of 1,164.02 €    
• in the 4th year in the amount of 1,227.59 €

The training allowance is based on the collective agreement for trainees in the public service (TVAöD).

In addition, as a trainee*r of the City of Erlangen, you are entitled to capital-forming benefits in the amount of € 13.29 per month and a special annual payment ("Christmas bonus").

After successfully completing the final examination, you can also expect a graduation bonus in the amount of € 400.

After the training, the remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD). The grouping and thus also the remuneration take place according to the activity, which is taken over. The performance principle applies. The law therefore provides for certain grouping criteria. If an employee holds a position and fulfills all job characteristics, the grouping takes place according to the previously determined job evaluation.

The starting salary is currently € 2,683.45 (gross) in the pay group EG 06, level 1.

In addition, you will also receive capital-forming benefits and a special payment (Christmas bonus). In addition, you can expect regular salary increases and performance-related steps.

(As of 01.04.2022)

As part of the training, all fees are paid by the City of Erlangen.

For inter-company training courses that take place outside the drainage company, you will also be reimbursed for travel expenses. In the case of an overnight training course, the City of Erlangen will cover the costs of room and board.

Working materials such as books or work and protective clothing will also be covered by the City of Erlangen. In addition, you will receive a subsidy of €50 for learning materials in each year of training.

All the social benefits that the Erlangen city administration offers its employees* naturally also apply to our junior staff.

Whoever regularly travels to work by public transport receives a travel allowance.
For trips by public transport, it is possible to purchase the "365-day ticket" during training, which is also subsidized by the city of Erlangen.

As part of the company health management, regular sports courses and other health-promoting offers are held in which you can participate.

You will be assigned to the drainage operation, where you will have your own work desk in the electrical workshop. As an electronics technician for industrial engineering, you will also work outdoors a lot, for example when inspecting and maintaining outdoor facilities.

Training represents the first step in continuous personnel development. For further professional qualification, a versatile and high-quality advanced training program is offered. The aim of these qualifications is to keep your knowledge up to date so that you can perform your task in a goal-oriented and successful manner and expand your personal competence to act.

As a skilled worker, you have access to job-specific further training and can acquire additional skills such as the forklift driver's license.

Extensive professional development and promotion opportunities are open to employees*. In the medium term, you will have the opportunity to train as a master craftsman/technician, depending on your needs.

The number of apprentices in the industrial-technical sector is based on the expected personnel requirements. The city of Erlangen offers capable junior staff a takeover guarantee.