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Mechatronics Technician Training in Jena at JBZ

Technical profession with practical experience, precision, and technical understanding

  • Jena Education Centre
  • Apprenticeships
  • Mechatronics Technician

Mechatronics Technician: Technology at the interface of mechanics and electronics

Industrial mechanics technicians ensure that machines, systems, and production processes function reliably. They work wherever components are manufactured, assembled, or maintained. Their technical expertise is required when precision, craftsmanship, and understanding of complex processes come together.

During your training, you will learn to process materials professionally, manufacture components, and assemble assemblies with precision. You will work at both manual workstations and modern machines and CNC systems, check dimensions and quality, and transform technical drawings into functioning solutions. A profession for everyone who wants to truly understand technology, not just operate it.

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Typical activities of a mechatronics technician

In mechatronics, you will learn how mechanics, electronics, and computer science work together in everyday practice. You will gain practical insight into typical tasks—from soldering to troubleshooting, pneumatic circuits, and complete mechatronic systems. Step by step, you will understand how systems are constructed, how they are controlled, and how you can reliably identify and resolve malfunctions.

Soldering circuit boards

You connect components precisely so that circuits function reliably.

Troubleshooting systems

You systematically investigate malfunctions and quickly identify the cause.

Pneumatic circuits

Pneumatic circuits

Mechatronic systems

You work on technology where mechanics, electronics, and software interact.

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General information about the training

Here you will find the most important key data about the mechatronics technician training clearly summarized. This includes the duration of the training, the vocational school location, practical training, and the recognized qualification from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Training duration

3.5 years

Vocational school

State Vocational Training Center Jena-Göschwitz

Practical training

In the training company and at the Jena Training Center (JBZ)

Qualification

Examination before the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

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Further information

  • Manual and machine cutting
  • Separating, forming, and joining materials
  • Installing electrical assemblies/components
  • Measuring and testing electrical parameters
  • Installing and testing hardware and software components
  • Setting up and testing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic controls
  • Programming mechatronic systems
  • Assembly and disassembly of assemblies and components of machines, systems, and installations
  • Testing and adjusting functions on mechatronic systems
  • Commissioning, operating, and maintaining mechatronic systems
  • Good secondary school certificate or high school diploma
  • Good knowledge of natural sciences, especially mathematics and physics
  • Technical understanding and spatial awareness
  • Manual dexterity
  • Physical resilience
  • Concentration and performance capacity
  • Teamwork skills
  • Color vision (no red-green color blindness!)

After training, mechatronics technicians have numerous career opportunities in all branches of industry, science, and technology, such as

  • in mechanical and plant engineering
  • at manufacturers and users of industrial process control equipment or electrical systems and components
  • in vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft construction, as well as
  • in information, communication, or medical technology.

"Mechatronics technicians combine precise high-tech hardware and smart control into systems that drive our future."

- Maximilian Krause, Mechatronics Instructor

Career prospects after training

After completing your training as a mechatronics technician, diverse career opportunities open up to you. Mechatronics technicians are needed wherever mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems work together—from automated production systems to modern machines and specialized installations. Depending on your interests, qualifications, and company, you can specialize professionally, take on additional responsibility, or pursue targeted further qualifications.

Industry & production companies

Mechanical engineering & technical systems

Further training & specialization

5 questions to check your career fit

Answer these questions for yourself. If you internally say “yes” to several points, training as a mechatronics technician could be exactly right for you—and a truly exciting entry into a high-tech world.

Mechatronics technicians work at the interface of these three areas—does this versatility appeal to you?

Whether robots, production systems, or modern vehicles: mechatronics technicians ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0—these are all central to a mechatronics technician’s work. Would it motivate you to be part of this development?

You build, maintain, and repair complex systems—do you enjoy tinkering and troubleshooting?

Mechatronics technicians can advance—to technician, master craftsman, or engineer. Is this prospect important to you?

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Your contact person for apprenticeships

Are you interested in the apprenticeships at the Jenaer Bildungszentrum? I would be happy to advise you and support you in your next step.

  • Phone: 03641 687 437
  • Email: griebel@jbz-jena.de
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