Hey Samuel, what are the daily tasks of an electronics technician for industrial engineering?

An electronics technician for industrial engineering is responsible for the entire electrical engineering in the company. We ensure the functioning of the building technology and take care of the maintenance and repair of the electrical components of our production facilities.

For example, if a machine has a malfunction, as an electronics technician you set out to find the fault, analyze it and then fix it. But we are also responsible for the new installation of large production machines. In addition, we also take on the programming of automation systems.

How does your training work at RAUMEDIC?

The dual program to become an electronics technician for industrial engineering lasts a total of 3.5 years. I spend most of the time working at the company in Helmbrechts. I am permanently assigned to the workshop and work 40 hours a week. During my daily tasks, I am always accompanied by a colleague who supports and supervises me.

Together with other apprentices of the REHAU Group, I have regular courses in the training workshop in Rehau. These are then basic craft courses, such as the basic metal or machine course. These courses are very closely aligned with our everyday work and before each module in the training workshop I receive a theoretical briefing from my specialist trainer. The content I learn is definitely an advantage for my further professional life and is also partly useful for my private life.

We learn about the different metals and how an extruder is constructed. Individual topics are dealt with very intensively here in practice. In addition, we are also prepared for our final exam at the vocational school.

Where, when and how often do you have vocational school?

I attend the vocational school in Marktredwitz about twice a month for at least a week. The training content is taught in block courses. In the first year of training, the vocational school class is mixed with building and energy technicians, since the learning principle is the same for all of them. In the second year of training, the electronics technicians for operating technology are then among themselves, as it becomes more specific from this point on.

At vocational school, I'm mainly taught the theory, which I then have to apply in the company. During the school year, we also write impromptu assignments and school work. I have subjects such as German, English, systems and equipment technology, control technology, IT and systems, and installation and energy technology.

At the end of the second year of training, the Part 1 final examination must then be taken and already counts for 23% of the overall result of the training. The exam is divided into the following areas: The execution of a complex work task, a situational interview phase and written tasks.

The final exam part 2 is divided into a written and a practical part. The written part includes the examination areas of system design, functional and system analysis, and economic and social studies. The practical task of the exam is selected individually between the official task and one of the company.

What makes training at RAUMEDIC special for you?

The working atmosphere here is just great and I have very nice colleagues. This makes me feel very comfortable and in good hands in the team. During my entire time at the company, I'm assigned a "mentor" who I accompany with his daily tasks. This means I get to travel around the company a lot and get to know new people and new tasks every day.

What does a typical working day look like for you?

As an electronics technician at RAUMEDIC, we only work the day shift. When I come into work in the morning, I rarely know what today will entail or what tasks I will be assigned. Our tasks are assigned to us daily by our supervisor via a tablet, and that's what makes our work so varied. In fact, there is one fixed task: the daily cleaning of the workshop before closing time. That's also part of the job.

How do you know RAUMEDIC and why did you choose the company?

I had a conversation with my current instructor at an event at my old school. After he introduced me to the profession, I was very interested in training as an electronics technician for industrial engineering at RAUMEDIC. I then did a one-week internship in this area and realized that the profession really interested me and that I also got along well with my colleagues. So I applied for an apprenticeship.

And how do you like the apprenticeship so far?

I like the entire program with its various tasks very much. I'm noticing that it's the more precise and intricate work, such as soldering or building circuits, that I enjoy the most.

What are the prerequisites for apprenticeship as an electronics technician and what do you think you should be good at?

The prerequisite for the apprenticeship is a good qualified secondary school diploma. In my opinion, you should also be good at math and physics, because as an electronics technician you have to be able to calculate ohmic resistance, for example. In addition, manual skills and enthusiasm for electrical engineering are necessary. I recommend everyone to do an internship beforehand, so that you get a real insight into the field of work and the team.

Thank you Samuel! We wish you continued fun and success in your training as an electronics technician for industrial engineering.