Study program in detail

Automation technology and electrical mechanical engineering

The cooperative study program combines an apprenticeship as a mechatronics technician with a subsequent bachelor's degree in automation technology and electrical mechanical engineering.

Requirements

General or subject-linked university entrance qualification or technical college entrance qualification
Enthusiasm for special mechanical engineering
High motivation and technical understanding
Ability to work in a team and excellent communication skills
Very good knowledge of mathematical and scientific subjects
Reliable knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

Mechatronics engineers

Process mechanical parts and assemble components into mechatronic systems
Check the function of mechatronic systems, search for and eliminate faults, set the systems correctly and put them into operation
Undertake mechanical and electrotechnical maintenance and carry out repairs to machines and systems at customers' premises in Germany and abroad

2 years (last semester of apprenticeship with overlap to the first study semester)

Mechatronics engineer (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)

usually 7 semesters = 3,5 years (first study semester overlapping the last apprenticeship semester)

Bachelor of Science

Automation technician and electrical machine builders

Create software for the control and movement of machines and put them into operation
Create and edit operating and monitoring systems for machines
Implement customer and process specifications
Supervise the machine project up to acceptance by the customer
Process support requests and support customers worldwide via remote maintenance