Apprentice Mechatronics Technician (m/w/d)

AKG Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

A leading specialist in heat transfer is looking for a dedicated candidate to join their team in Hofgeismar. You will be building mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, alongside learning programming and fault analysis. A secondary school certificate along with strengths in mathematics, technology, and physics is required. The company promotes a stable and growth-oriented work environment, ensuring meaningful opportunities for career development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• A secondary school certificate ('Realschulabschluss') or technical college/university entrance qualification.
• Strengths in mathematics, technology, and physics are essential.
• Manual skills and a strong technical understanding are required.
• A passion for tinkering in your free time will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
• Assemble components into complex systems.
• Install control software and maintain these systems.
• Learn fault analysis and troubleshooting.

Skills

Strengths in mathematics

Technical understanding

Manual skills

Programming knowledge

Technical understanding

Tinkering

Education

Secondary school certificate or technical qualification

Job description

The AKG Group has been a specialist in the field of heat transfer since 1919. With currently more than 3,000 employees at 14 locations in Europe, America, and Asia, the company develops and manufactures high-quality components and systems for a wide range of applications and industries. Here in Hofgeismar, you can expect highly qualified training, exciting tasks, and excellent future prospects.

Production

• You will build mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, assemble them into complex systems, install control software, and maintain these systems.
• You will learn how to carry out fault analysis and troubleshooting.
• You will acquire knowledge in programming programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• You will learn how to manufacture and use individual parts and prototypes using 3D printing technology.

What we require from you

• A secondary school certificate ("Realschulabschluss") or (advanced) technical college/university entrance qualification
• Strengths in mathematics, technology, and physics
• Manual skills, strong technical understanding, and a passion for tinkering in your free time
• Commitment, conscientiousness, and reliability

At AKG, we focus on continuity rather than fluctuation – with secure jobs and genuine opportunities for development.

Team spirit that connects

Collaboration on equal terms and strong teamwork – we all pull together.

Technology that inspires

Our products are known worldwide for their quality and innovation – that makes us proud and motivates us.

Career growth on site

At Hofgeismar, you don’t just work – you grow. Internal development and promotion opportunities are part of our culture.

Stability with purpose

Many employees have been with us for years – because here, job security goes hand in hand with meaningful work.

Local impact, global reach

From Hofgeismar, we support customers world-wirde– with high-tech solutions and local expertise.

In our FAQ section, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about applying, starting and working at AKG. To help you quickly find what you are interested in, we have sorted all the information clearly into categories.

AKG operates across a wide range of industries and applications. Our solutions are used in construction machinery, agricultural and forestry equipment, automotive systems, energy technologies, wind power, rail and aviation, as well as many industrial applications. Across all these sectors, our Cooling and Thermal Management solutions ensure reliable, efficient, and long-lasting performance.

The AKG Group employs more than 3,000 people worldwide at multiple locations. Our employees are the foundation of our success — their commitment, expertise, and teamwork drive innovation and quality every day.

Yes, AKG is an independent family-owned company, now managed by the third generation. This strong family foundation ensures long-term stability, reliability, and a culture based on trust and responsibility.

AKG is committed to environmentally responsible production and resource efficiency. Our products help reduce energy consumption and emissions in numerous industries.