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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Mechatronics technician (Mechatroniker/in)

Mechatroniker / Mechatronikerin

You assemble, programme and maintain machines that combine mechanics, electrics and IT, such as robots: a paid 42-month training in an industrial company.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired

Duration3.5 years42 months

GermanB2required level

Pay during training€1,224 to €1,472gross / month, during the training

The occupation in 30 seconds

What a mechatronics technician does

They assemble mechanical, electrical and electronic components into complex systems, commission and programme them, then maintain and repair them using wiring diagrams and drawings.

Assemble

Check the parts, then build mechanical, electrical and electronic components into machines and plant.

Programme

Commission the equipment, programme it or install the software that controls it.

Maintain

Check systems, trace the cause of a fault, repair it and hand the plant back to the customer.

Is this occupation for you?Advantages and difficulties

This occupation is for you if…

you enjoy mechanics, electrics and IT all at once
you can read wiring diagrams and technical drawings
you are meticulous when tracing the cause of a fault
you accept working at different sites, sometimes in shifts

Less suitable if…

you prefer a single field, for example IT only
you struggle with the noise of production halls
you do not accept shift work or on-call duty

Advantages

Paid from the first year
A versatile job between mechanics and electronics
Jobs in machinery, automation and the car industry
Prospect of an industrial master's qualification or studies

Difficulties

Three technical fields to master at once
Noise, protective equipment and physical tasks
Shift work and on-call duty possible
A long 42-month training with two exam stages

Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

A typical daySkills and qualities

07:00

Team briefing and instructionsThe trainer presents the day's jobs and reminds you of the safety rules, especially electrical ones.

07:45

Reading drawings and diagramsAnalyse the technical documents, plan the work steps and prepare tools and parts.

09:00

Assembling a subsystemAssemble the mechanical components, wire them and connect them to the machine's controller.

11:00

Checks before commissioningVerify electrical safety and system functions with measuring instruments.

13:30

Programming the controllerLoad the program into the PLC, test it and correct the settings.

15:00

Fault-finding and reportLocate the cause of a fault on a plant, repair it and document the intervention.

Technical skills

Machine assemblyWiring and electrical testingPLCs and controlsSystem programmingCommissioningMaintenance and repair

Personal qualities

Manual skillLogicCautionRigourTeamwork

The training

How the Ausbildung works, year by year

In Germany you learn by working: this is the “dual system”. You are an employee of a company and a student at a vocational school (Berufsschule) at the same time.

3 to 4 days a week at the company

1–2 days school

Year 1

The basics

≈ €1,224gross / month

Measuring, marking, machining, joining
Installing electrical components
Safety and documentation

Year 2

Controls and hardware

≈ €1,297gross / month

Building controls
System hardware and software
Part 1 of the final exam

Year 3

Complete systems

≈ €1,387gross / month

Programming systems
Assembling machines and components
Fitting and removing plant

Year 4 (6 months)

Towards the exam

≈ €1,472gross / month

Adjusting and testing functions
Commissioning and operation
Part 2 of the final exam

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: BIBB 2025, moyenne nationale des rémunérations tarifaires. These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification

The final exam (Abschlussprüfung) has two parts. Part 1, before the end of the second year, covers work on a mechatronic subsystem and counts for 40% of the result. Part 2, at the end of training, comprises a work assignment, work planning, functional analysis and economics and social studies. You obtain the IHK final certificate.

Requirements and prospects

Applying, then moving on

What you need to apply

Education levelBaccalaureate level is required.

German levelThe required level is B2. Good technical vocabulary for the trade is a real plus.

Physical fitnessThe work takes place in noisy workshops and production halls, sometimes on outdoor assembly sites, with protective equipment, sometimes in shifts or on call.

Documents to prepare

CV and cover letter in German
Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awayQualified mechatronics technicianWork in machine building, automation, the car industry or medical technology.

With experienceIndustrial master (Industriemeister)Take the industrial master's exam in mechatronics to lead a production team.

Longer termStudies in mechatronicsWith university entrance qualification: a bachelor's in mechatronics.

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1. Check my eligibility (Campus Germany)
The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
2. Talk to an advisor (Campus Germany)
Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
3. Learn German, from A1 to B2 (DZK)
Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
4. Prepare the application file (Campus Germany)
CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
5. Find the company and sign the training contract (AZUFA)
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6. Prepare the visa and paperwork (Campus Germany)
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Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
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Check my eligibility
The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
Run by Campus Germany
2
Talk to an advisor
Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
Run by Campus Germany
3
Learn German, from A1 to B2
Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
Run by DZK · Douala: DZK centre. Elsewhere: partners
4
Prepare the application file
CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
Run by Campus Germany
5
Find the company and sign the training contract
We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.
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6
Prepare the visa and paperwork
Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.
Run by Campus Germany
7
Prepare your departure and settling in
Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
Run by KAGEDEV e.V.
8
First day of training in Germany
You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.
Run by AZUFA · It is always us

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Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

What German level is required?

Level B2 is required. You do not need perfect German, but you must be able to follow lessons and understand safety instructions.

How long does the training last?

42 months, i.e. 3.5 years.

Am I paid during the training?

Yes. You receive a monthly pay throughout the training, and it generally increases each year.

Where can I take the eligibility test?

Online on our website, or directly at our Douala office.

Where can I learn German?

In Douala, at our language centre DZK. Elsewhere, at our partner language centres: call us to find the nearest one.

What is an additional qualification?

These are optional modules taken during training, with a national exam: digital networking, programming, IT security or additive manufacturing.

Why is the exam in two parts?

Part 1 takes place before the end of the second year and counts towards the final grade. Part 2 then checks all your skills at the end of training.

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