SIM as a trainer
We invest in the future – in other words, in you.
We see training as an investment in the future of our company. We also look forward to welcoming lots of talented budding apprentices at our company events. At our company, we guarantee you will learn an occupation with blooming prospects for the future. After all, pioneering new technologies are currently being developed in mechanical engineering in the automotive and aviation industries.
Apprenticeships at a glance
Apprenticeships at SIM Automation last 3.5 years. In your first year of apprenticeship, you will receive basic training in our workshop, followed by further years in specialist training in the respective departments under the watchful eye of the vocational trainer. You will also take part in further training courses via the company training association.
Our apprenticeships
Mechatronics engineer
Vocational college: Mühlhausen
Tasks:
- Designing mechatronic components and devices
- Installation of mechatronic systems, configuration, commissioning and instructing the machine operator on correct operation
- Maintenance and inspection of mechatronic plants, replacement of defective or malfunctioning components and retrofitting of outdated plants
- Creation of technical documentation: construction drawings, assembly and circuit diagrams, manuals and operating instructions
Industrial engineer
Vocational college: Leinefelde
Tasks:
- Installing, servicing and repairing technical equipment, machines and plants
- Manufacturing components and assemblies
- Monitoring production processes
- Instructing customers or colleagues on how to use the equipment
Cutting machine technician
Vocational college: Leinefelde
Tasks:
- Processing metal parts by hand or using machines, such as turning, milling and grinding
- Assembling individual components into assemblies
- Configuration and maintenance of tooling machines, checking the machine run
- Checking the quality of the manufactured components
Study and vocational training / dual-study program at SIM
Have you graduated from high school and want to concentrate on both manual skills and technology? Do you want to find out how machines of the future are being built and want to gain valuable practical experience for your future career during your further studies? If so, a dual-study program may be the ideal choice for you, and SIM Automation GmbH the perfect trainer! We provide a career after your studies in familiar surroundings, such as in design/development or project management. At SIM Automation, you can benefit from practical dual training while studying at the following training centers:
- University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Göttingen: precision mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science
- FH Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering
- DH Gera-Eisenach: engineering
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Your profile:
- Secondary school diploma (Realschulabschluss)
- Good grades in math, physics and German
- Passion for technology
- Good manual skills
- Spatial sense
- Ability to work in a team
What we offer:
- Performance-related salary in line with state collective agreements
- Special bonuses (Christmas)
- In-house training workshop
- Internal further training options
- Close contact with apprentices in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of training
- Workplaces worldwide
- Opportunity of working with state-of-the-art machines and the latest technology
- Chance of being taken on in permanent employment after your apprenticeship