Technical apprenticeship
Are you enthusiastic about technology? Then a technical apprenticeship at Vetter can open the door to a successful career. Because with us, you are at the centre of the automation technologies of the future—and can develop freely in a modern environment. With lots of high-tech, lots of support, lots of potential. On this page you can find out all about the various technical professions in our company, the benefits of training with us and how you can apply for a job with us. We look forward to shaping the future with you. Ours—and yours.
Made for high-tech?
You will love the technology at Vetter if
- you are fascinated by complex systems and machines
- you like practical work and you want to see the results
- you are enthusiastic about technical or logistical contexts
- your favourite subjects are or were technology, mathematics, physics, chemistry or IT
Our technical apprenticeships
Find exactly the technical apprenticeship that suits you 100 %:
Machine and systems operator with IHK additional qualification in cleanroom technology (m/f/d)
What makes the job
- As a machine and system operator with an additional IHK qualification in cleanroom technology, you will prepare systems for pharmaceutical production. You will rectify any faults that occur during operation and carry out maintenance tasks. You control and monitor production processes and document measured values.
- With your commitment to our automated high-tech systems, you will make an important contribution to the care of patients all over the world.
What you learn with us
- In the first year of your apprenticeship, you will learn the basics of metalworking in our state-of-the-art training centre and get a taste of the specialist area for three weeks.
- The second year of your apprenticeship will take you to the Pharmaceutical Production department, where you will familiarise yourself with our processes and gain an additional qualification in cleanroom technology.
- Accordingly, cleanliness and quality are the top priorities during your training as a machine and systems operator with an additional IHK qualification in cleanroom technology.
- You will also meet up with other trainees right from the start for regular dialogue and exciting trainee projects.
What you can do with it
- You will gain experience in pharmaceutical processes and in dealing with modern technologies—a strong foundation for your professional career as a Pharmaceutical Production Mechanic (m/f/d). With in-service training opportunities to become a technician/master craftsman or a degree programme.
Your remuneration
- 1st year of training: €1,237
- 2nd year of training: €1,311
Your working hours
- Flextime
- 40 h per week
Your holiday entitlement
- 30 days per year
Your requirements
- Good secondary school graduation certificate
- Good knowledge of German (at least level B2)
Training start and period
- Start of training: September
- Duration of apprenticeship: 2 years
Location and vocational school
- Location of your apprenticeship at Vetter: Ravensburg
- Vocational school lessons: You attend the Industrial college in Ravensburg
Electronics technician for automation technology (m/f/d)
First things first
The training programme for electronics technicians (m/f/d) has two special features:
- You will spend most of your first year of training at the vocational college for electrical engineering—you will only be on site at Vetter on individual work internship placement days.
- You apply for this vocational school yourself. The prerequisite for this is that you also have a position at a work internship. We are happy to offer this to you at Vetter.
So there are two options for you:
Option 1: You apply for a work internship at Vetter (and at the vocational college at the same time, of course). This internship automatically gives you a contract for the subsequent apprenticeship with us - a great advantage and a great planning security.
Option 2: You have already attended the one-year vocational school for electrical engineering or a similar advanced vocational school or vocational college and completed your work internship at another company. You will start your 2nd year of the apprenticeship at Vetter. In this case, please apply for the apprenticeship positions as an electronics technician (m/f/d).
What makes the job
- As an electronics technician for automation technology (m/f/d), you will set up highly complex, computer-controlled industrial systems.
- You ensure that the individual components form an automatically functioning overall system. To do this, you programme and test the systems, commission them and ensure that they always run smoothly.
What you learn with us
As mentioned above, there are two variants of this apprenticeship—depending on whether you have already completed your work internship with us or have done it in another company.
- In any case, you will learn the theoretical and practical basics at the one-year vocational school for electrical engineering.
- In the second and third year of your apprenticeship, you will work in day-to-day operations at Vetter - and immerse yourself in the world of sensor technology, programming and automation in our state-of-the-art training centre.
- In the fourth year or last six months of your apprenticeship, you will work in the department in which you will potentially work after being taken on. You will familiarise yourself with the intricacies and tasks involved and can complete your company assignment as part of the IHK final examination.
- From the start of your training, you will also meet up with other trainees for regular dialogue and exciting apprenticeship projects.
What else you can do with it
- Master electrician
- Technician (m/f/d)
- Part-time/dual Bachelor's degree programme
Your remuneration
- If you have already completed your compulsory work internship with us alongside your vocational school, you will receive the internship allowance in the first year of training
- 2nd year of training: €1,311
- 3rd year of training: €1,406
- 4th year of training: €1,492
Your working hours
- Flextime
- 40 h per week
Your holiday entitlement
- 30 days per year
Your requirements for training as an electronics technician (m/f/d)
- Very good secondary school graduation certificate
- Good knowledge of German (at least level B2)
- In the case of variant 2: one-year vocational school for electrical engineering or similar further vocational school/vocational college including work internship
Training start and period
- Start of training: September
- Duration of training: 3.5 years including one-year vocational school for electrical engineering or similar further vocational school/vocational college
Location and vocational school
- Location of your apprenticeship at Vetter: Ravensburg
- Vocational school lessons from the 2nd year of training: You attend the electronics school in Tettnang
Mechatronics technician (m/f/d)
What makes the job
- As a mechatronics technician (m/f/d), you will work at the interface between mechanics, control technology and electrical engineering.
- Your training will take you through the exciting areas of two worlds, electrical engineering and mechanics—against the fascinating backdrop of the pharmaceutical production of medicinal products.
What you learn with us
- During the four-year or 3.5-year apprenticeship, we teach you the basics of material processing with tools and machines (e.g., sawing, drilling, milling) and, above all, electrical engineering expertise.
- Important training content includes electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic control technologies—after all, as a mechatronics technician (m/f/d) you will disconnect systems and drives from energy sources and reconnect them.
- You can apply everything you have learned in practice directly on our high-tech systems in pharmaceutical production.
- In the fourth year or last six months of your apprenticeship, you will work in the department in which you will potentially work after being taken on. This way you will already be familiar with them and can familiarise yourself with the finer details. You will also take your IHK final examination in this department.
These career paths are then open to you
- Master electrician/metal
- Technician
- Part-time/dual Bachelor's degree programme
Your remuneration
- 1st year of training: €1,237
- 2nd year of training: €1,311
- 3rd year of training: €1,406
- 4th year of training: €1,492
Your working hours
- Flextime
- 40 h per week
Your holiday entitlement
- 30 days per year
Requirements
- Very good secondary school graduation certificate
- Good knowledge of German (at least level B2)
Training start and period
- Start of training: September
- Duration of apprenticeship: 3.5 years
Location and vocational school
- Location of your apprenticeship at Vetter: Ravensburg
- Vocational school lessons: You attend the weekly Industrial college in Ravensburg
Warehouse Specialist (m/f/d)
What sets this job apart
- You will manage the flow of incoming and outgoing goods at our modern logistics center.
- Like being on the move? You will play an active role in a wide range of logistics operations across our locations.
What you’ll learn with us
- Over the course of your two-year apprenticeship, you’ll discover how get the right product to the right place at the right time, in the required quantity and quality.
Your monthly compensation
- 1st year of apprenticeship: €1,237
- 2nd year of apprenticeship: €1,311
Your working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Flexible start and finish times
Your paid time off
- 30 days per year
Your holiday entitlement
- 30 days per year
What makes you a good fit
- You’ve earned a German lower secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) with good grades
- Your German language skills are at the B2 level or higher
- You enjoy hands-on teamwork, show initiative, learn quickly, and are keen to grow and develop
- You’re excited about state-of-the-art transportation systems
Program start and duration
- Start of apprenticeship: September
- Duration: 2 years
Apprenticeship location and vocational school
- Your Vetter training location: Ravensburg
- Courses: You will attend classes at the Humpis-Schule Ravensburg, a business and commercial vocational school
Machining Technician (m/f/d)
What the job involves
- As a machining technician (m/f/d), you will manufacture high-precision metal components for machines and industrial systems. Using state-of-the-art CNC lathes and milling machines, you’ll program, control, and monitor complex production processes.
- You’ll turn technical drawings into precision parts, playing a key role in maintaining the quality and safety of Vetter’s filling processes.
What you’ll learn with us
- Working with modern turning and milling machines
- Programming CNC turning and milling machines
- Controlling manufacturing processes
- Manufacturing complex workpieces from metal and plastic
- Conducting quality control of components
- Reading technical drawings
- Optimizing production processes
- Maintaining and servicing machines
Your monthly compensation
- 1st year of apprenticeship: €1,237
- 2nd year of apprenticeship: €1,311
- 3rd year of apprenticeship: €1,406
- 4th year of apprenticeship: €1,492
Your working hours
- Flexible start and finish times
- 40 hours per week
Your paid time off
- 30 days per year
Your advantages of a technical apprenticeship
That's why technology is exactly your area:
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Your advantages of an apprenticeship at Vetter
- Your benefits
Attractive apprenticeship compensation & Training center with high-tech equipment
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Your path to an apprenticeship - here's how it works
Applying for your apprenticeship is of course very exciting. Nevertheless, we try to make it as relaxed as possible - and this is how we do it:
How to convince us
Tips for your application
- With your application documents, you show us who you are and what makes you special in a clear and concise way. We are therefore pleased if you think of everything and the documents give a good picture of you.
- Your application should also include a compelling cover letter. In it, tell us why you want to pursue this career, what fascinates you about Vetter, and what your personal strengths are. This will help us get to know you better. Your cover letter is your opportunity to make an impression…
- ... and maybe we'll invite you to an interview. We look forward to getting to know you and your professional ambitions. If you are well informed about our company and the apprenticeship programme, you will be able to ask us about anything that is on your mind.
- Above all, we want to get to know you and find out more about you as a person. What's the best way to do this? Exactly: completely relaxed and authentic.
Frequently asked questions about apprenticeship & application
How do I apply for an apprenticeship at Vetter?
Simple and uncomplicated online via our job portal. There you will find all the positions for school students and can then start your application by clicking on your desired position.
When does the apprenticeship programme start and until when can I apply for an apprenticeship position?
Apprenticeships at Vetter start every year on 1 September. You can find the new apprenticeships a year before they start at the end of May/beginning of June on our job portal. And as long as the apprenticeship position is advertised, you can also apply for it. As soon as positions are filled, they are no longer displayed in the job portal.
What documents should my application include?
You can upload the following documents to your online applicant profile:
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates
- Cover letter
Still have questions? You'll find lots of answers here!
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Start your future with purpose - with an apprenticeship at Vetter
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