Note: This dual study programme is offered as a combined degree programme. You are studying "Production and Automation (B. Eng.)" while pursuing the apprenticeship Electronics Engineer for Automation Technology.
Tinkering is more than a hobby for you and technology is your passion? Would you also like to stand your own legs? Then this dual curriculum is just right for you! During your apprenticeship, you will work on our state-of-the-art production facilities and learn to recognise, correct or prevent problems on your own. During your studies you deepen your knowledge in the fields of automation technology, electrical engineering, robotics and technical informatics. After just 4.5 years, you will have both your training and the engineering degree (B. Eng.) in your pocket.
Contents of the dual study program
What you will learn with us.
- Establishment of electrical installations as well as analysis of functional relationships and process flows of automated systems
- Working with sensor and operating systems - i.e. assembly, configuration, programming and adjustment
- Set up measurement, control and regulation technology facilities
- Integration of components in overall systems and their delivery to customers
- Operation and maintenance of automation systems
- Localisation and elimination of faults using test software and diagnostic systems
Prospects after graduation
What awaits you after the dual degree course.
- Unlimited direct entry with above-tariff conditions
- Development and testing of sophisticated control electronics
- Establishment of complex, computer-controlled production facilities
- Exciting areas of application such as smart production and predictive maintenance
- Multifaceted tasks in own projects
- Diverse further training opportunities in project and management positions
Requirements
What you should bring along.
- Enjoy high-tech and electronics
- Enthusiasm for logical connections
- Interested in systematically analysing and solving problems
- Communication talent
- Accuracy
- Openness towards new things
- Enjoy maths, physics and English
- Fluent in German (B2 level)
- General university entrance qualification
Benefits
What you can look forward to.
We offer you a takeover guarantee in the plants, attractive remuneration including Christmas and holiday pay, apprentice vehicle rental, optional stays abroad and many other benefits.
Duration of training and study
That's how long the dual study programme lasts.
4.5 years
Apprenticeship locations
Here you can complete the dual study programme.
Partner University
You will study at these universities.
Training and study process
You will go through these programme elements.
1st year
Start of Apprenticeship and Vocational School.
- Start of apprenticeship at BMW on 1 September
- Practical assignments in various areas of our company
- Start of vocational school
- Intermediate examination (IHK final examination part I) at the end of the first year
2nd year
First and second semester.
- Now your studies begin!
- Your studies and practical placements will alternate. During the lecture period, you will be free to study. During the semester breaks, you will be doing practical placements at the company.
3rd year
Third and fourth semester.
- Similar procedure as in the first and second semesters.
- Your studies and practical placements will alternate. During the lecture period, you will be free to study. During the semester breaks, you will be doing practical placements at the company.
4th year
Fifth and sixth semester.
5th Semester:
- Practical semester, ~ 7 months of practical work experience at BMW.
- IHK final examination and thus completion of apprenticeship.
6th Semester: As usual, studies and practical placements alternate.
5th year
Seventh semester.
- Bachelor's thesis at BMW.
- Completion of your studies. You are ready to start your career!
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Applications for apprenticeships and dual study programmes can only be submitted via the German careers page. Please switch to the German page and note that you must be able to speak German in order to participate in the programme.
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The right application.
To apply for a dual curriculum at the BMW Group, please complete the following steps. Information on the application period can also be found there.