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Automotive mechatronics technician
Do you want to actively shape both your personal future and the future of the city of Erlangen?
If you have a knack for working with vehicles, enjoy repairing or converting them and have perhaps already gained some experience in this field, then the profession of automotive mechatronics technician is just right for you.
The job of a vehicle mechatronics technician combines the tasks of a mechanic and an electronics technician. At the City of Erlangen's municipal greenery, waste management and street cleaning company (EB77), you will perform important public tasks and work actively for the citizens.
As a vehicle mechatronics technician, you will maintain and repair trucks, construction vehicles and city cleaning vehicles. If a fault or error message occurs in a technical system, you will carry out a root cause analysis, the necessary repair measures and functional checks. In addition to the classic areas of service, diagnosis and repair, as a vehicle mechatronics technician you will also carry out conversions and retrofits on vehicles.
During your training, you will be fully familiarized with the various functional areas of the vehicles. To this end, you will be gradually introduced to the complex systems from the simpler assemblies - from the electrics and brake mechanics to the engine and transmission.
You will gain a comprehensive insight into all areas of the profession during your training and you will find that your tasks are very diverse and varied both during and after your training. As a trained specialist, you can also expect various in-depth training courses that will further qualify you for your work as a vehicle mechatronics technician. These include chassis and high-voltage training as well as manufacturer-specific training for sweepers and trucks, for example.
An attractive, challenging and varied profession awaits you. - For me. For us. For Erlangen.
FAQ's Apprenticeship - Automotive mechatronics technician
To train as an automotive mechatronics technician, you must meet the following requirements:
- You have at least a qualifying secondary school leaving certificate or have obtained this by the start of the recruitment process
- You successfully participate in the recruitment process of the city of Erlangen
You should also be able to understand technical contexts easily. Thanks to your manual skills, you will be able to assemble equipment smoothly. You have good hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness. At school, you were already interested in subjects such as physics and mathematics. You approach your work conscientiously and carefully to avoid mistakes and accidents. You demonstrate your ability to work in a team with your colleagues.
Automotive mechatronics technician is a recognized profession according to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG). The dual training program at the City of Erlangen lasts 3.5 years. It is divided into theoretical training at the vocational school and practical training at the City of Erlangen's municipal green, waste management and street cleaning company (EB77).
In addition, the training is supplemented by inter-company courses and additional courses at the Middle Franconia Motor Vehicle Guild focusing on various topics.
If you perform particularly well, the training can be shortened by six months to a whole year.
Theoretical training
The theoretical training takes place in block lessons at the state vocational school in Erlangen. Here you will learn subject-specific content such as vehicle service and drive technology and build up the theoretical basis for your practical work. In addition to purely vocational content, you will also have lessons in general subjects such as German and English.
In the third year of training, a training focus is defined. You will deepen your knowledge in this area. You can choose between the following specializations:
- Commercial vehicle technology
- Motorcycle technology
- System and high-voltage technology
- Bodywork technology
- Passenger car technology
Before the end of the second year of training, you will take the first part of your final examination. In addition to written tasks, this includes a more heavily weighted practical work assignment with a technical discussion and accounts for 35% of the overall result.
The second part of the final examination follows at the end of the training. This consists of a written and practical examination in equal parts and accounts for 65% of the overall result. In the written part, the areas of vehicle and maintenance technology, diagnostic technology and business and social studies are tested. The practical part consists of a work task with a technical discussion.
In the second part of the final examination, the main areas of training are also taken into account.
Further information can be found on the homepage of the Erlangen state vocational school.
Practical training
The practical part of your training will mainly take place at the City of Erlangen's municipal greenery, waste management and street cleaning company (EB77). During your training, you will be introduced to the various areas of responsibility and systematically familiarized with the job content. You will have the opportunity to practically apply, consolidate and deepen what you have learned at vocational school.
For example, you will learn how to read circuit diagrams and troubleshooting plans and will be able to put this knowledge into practice when diagnosing faults in electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. In addition to diagnostics, you will also be required to assemble components and systems and test their function as part of your practical tasks. This knowledge is not only relevant for repairs, but also for vehicle conversions and retrofits.
In practice, you will primarily work with commercial vehicles that are used by the City of Erlangen's own operations. These are mainly trucks, street cleaning and construction vehicles, but also cars and tractors as well as various trailers and machines.
During your practical training, you will be supervised by competent trainers who will give you an insight into the various tasks and everyday life as a vehicle mechatronics technician and gradually give you the opportunity to take on these tasks independently.
A healthy feedback culture is a top priority at the City of Erlangen: you will receive feedback on your 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 € 1,218.26
- in the 2nd year in the amount of € 1,268.20
- in the 3rd year in the amount of € 1,314.02
- in the 4th year in the amount of € 1,377.59
As a trainee of the City of Erlangen, you are also entitled to capital-forming benefits of €13.29 per month and a special annual payment ("Christmas bonus").
After successfully completing your final examination, you can also expect a final bonus of €400.
The training allowance is based on the collective agreement for trainees in the public sector (TVAöD).
(as of 01.03.2024)
After training, remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD). The classification and thus also the remuneration are based on the job that is taken on. The performance principle applies. The law therefore stipulates certain classification criteria. If an employee holds a position and fulfills all job characteristics, the classification is made according to the previously determined job evaluation.
The starting salary in the lowest pay group EG 5, level 1, is currently € 2,576.29 (gross).
In addition, you will also receive capital-forming benefits of € 6.65 per month and a special payment ("Christmas bonus"). You can also expect regular salary increases and performance-related steps.
(Status: 01.04.2022)
As part of the training, all fees are paid by the City of Erlangen. Training materials required for vocational training and for taking the exam (e.g. work and protective clothing, textbooks or exam preparation booklets) are also provided free of charge. In addition, you will receive a grant of €50 for learning materials in each year of training.
A company laptop is also provided for use during the training period.
Travel costs for journeys to external vocational schools will be reimbursed if they exceed 6 percent of the training allowance, unless there is no other entitlement to compensation. If accommodation in a hall of residence is also necessary, the costs incurred will also be reimbursed by the City of Erlangen.
In the case of inter-company training courses and events that take place outside the company, you will also be reimbursed for travel expenses. If an overnight stay at the event location is required, the City of Erlangen will also cover the costs for accommodation and meals.
All social benefits that the city administration of Erlangen offers its employees naturally also apply to our junior staff.
Anyone who regularly travels to work by public transport receives a monthly travel allowance from the City of Erlangen. During their training, junior employees can purchase the Bavarian discount ticket (€29 ticket). The costs incurred for this are reimbursed in full by the City of Erlangen upon application. However, it is also possible (depending on availability) to apply for a municipal employee parking space.
As part of the company's health management program, there are regular sports courses and other health-promoting activities that you can take part in.
The number of trainees is based on the anticipated personnel requirements. The City of Erlangen offers a guarantee of employment to high-performing junior staff.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be entitled to use the job title "Motor vehicle mechatronics technician".
You will be employed at the company for urban greenery, waste management and street cleaning (EB77). There you will mainly work in the vehicle workshop. You will be provided with your own tool trolley with all special tools. In addition, there are various rooms available for the different activities, for example a welding room or a noise-intensive hall.
Training is the first step in continuous personnel development. A varied and high-quality training program is offered for further professional qualification. The aim of these qualifications is to keep your knowledge up to date so that you can perform your job successfully and in a goal-oriented manner and expand your personal skills.
As a skilled worker, you have access to job-specific further training and can acquire additional skills. For example, it is possible to obtain a truck driver's license.
Employees have access to extensive professional development and promotion opportunities. In the medium term, you will have the opportunity to train as a master craftsman/technician.
The application period runs from approximately May to August of the previous year of recruitment.
As the City of Erlangen bases its training numbers on current staffing requirements, not every profession is offered every year. Please refer to our job advertisements to find out whether the profession is being trained and the exact application deadline.
The following application documents are required:
- Informative cover letter
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form
- School leaving certificate or current annual or interim report
- Training and work references, if applicable
- Other certificates and attestations, if applicable
Please note:
The City of Erlangen uses the online platform INTERAMT for its application procedures. We kindly ask you to access the job advertisement under the respective job ID at www.interamt.de and apply online by the application deadline. After the application deadline, you will be informed by us about the further course of the application process.
Personnel selection procedure of the City of Erlangen
After the application deadline, you will be invited to an interview. If necessary, practical work trials may also be part of the selection process. We will then inform you as soon as possible whether or not you can be employed by the City of Erlangen.
We see diversity as an enrichment and pursue a policy of equal opportunities. People with severe disabilities are given priority if they are equally qualified.
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| Ms. Trung Phone: 09131/86-1828 | Mr. Ament Phone: 09131/86-2003 |
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