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ELA Container GmbH; Haren (Ems); On-site; USD 14,010 - 19,105; Full time

Job summary

ELA Container GmbH in Germany offers an apprenticeship as a Technical System Planner, specialising in steel and metal construction technology. You will develop technical drawings and 3D models for custom container solutions and work closely with Design, Research & Development, and Manufacturing teams to turn ideas into real products.

The program emphasises CAD skills, spatial thinking, and strong math and German language abilities, with promising prospects for full-time employment after training.

Qualifications

• Secondary school leaving certificate or university entrance qualification.
• Good performance in mathematics, German, and computer science.
• Strong spatial imagination and technical understanding.
• Good PC skills as well as good ability to think abstractly and analytically.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team.
• Very good knowledge of German and good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Create technical drawings and 3D models.
• Work with modern CAD programs.
• Plan components and designs.
• Prepare technical documentation and manufacturing drawings.
• Read, review, and refine drawings.
• Collaborate with the design and manufacturing teams to develop custom container solutions.

Skills

Mathematics

German language

Computer science basics

Spatial imagination

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

English language

Education

Secondary school leaving certificate

University entrance qualification

Tools

CAD programs

Job description

Apprenticeship as a Technical System Planner, specialising in steel and metal construction technology 2027 (m/f/x)

ELA Container GmbH

2027-08-01

Full-time

1,600 employees in 18 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000+ circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family‑run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond.

Are you interested in technology, enjoy working on a computer, and want to see how an idea turns into a finished container? With us, you’ll develop technical drawings and 3D models for custom container solutions. Together with our teams in Design, Research & Development, and Manufacturing, you’ll help turn ideas into reality. Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Your future role

• Create technical drawings and 3D models.
• Work with modern CAD programs.
• Plan components and designs.
• Prepare technical documentation and manufacturing drawings.
• Read, review, and refine drawings.
• Collaborate with the design and manufacturing teams to develop custom container solutions.

What you bring to the team

• Secondary school leaving certificate or university entrance qualification.
• Good performance in mathematics, German, and computer science.
• Strong spatial imagination and technical understanding.
• Good PC skills as well as good ability to think abstractly and analytically.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team.
• Very good knowledge of German and good written and spoken English.

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority at ELA

• Trainee network: 40+ employed trainees and integrated degree students to support you.
• High probability of being hired after completing training.
• Opportunity to transfer to a permanent position.
• Company restaurant providing fresh breakfast Monday‑Friday and lunch Monday‑Thursday.
• Corporate benefits portal offering discounts on more than 1,500 brands.
• Corporate fitness program: €30/month for access to gyms, swimming pools, digital fitness.
• Height‑adjustable desks in every office.
• Pets welcome: Dogs may be brought to the office where possible.
• Varied responsibilities and opportunities to bring your own ideas.
• Trainee events and projects to broaden experience.

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