
Mechatronics Apprenticeship
Description
This role is within Amazon's Operations department, placing you at the center of how products move from click to doorstep. You will help design, improve, and operate systems that connect people, products, and places on a large scale. You will take on responsibility early, work closely with teams to solve real-world challenges, and see the direct impact of your decisions on customers daily. The apprenticeship program combines theoretical and practical learning, with theoretical training at a partner workshop and vocational school, while practical skills are gained directly at the Amazon site. You will learn to install, monitor, maintain, and repair various systems, analyze and resolve faults, and gain knowledge in metalworking, electrical engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, and control technology.
Requirements
- At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) at the start of the apprenticeship
- Affinity for science subjects, especially mathematics and physics
- Advanced German language skills in written and spoken form (B2 level)
Languages
German
C1 · AdvancedA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
B1 · IntermediateA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
📍 Life in Pforzheim
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Population
0.1M
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Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
6.0
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Tech Scene
7.0
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International
6.0
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Public Transport
6.0
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Bikeability
7.0
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Air Quality
7.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
7.0
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About Pforzheim
- •Diverse economy
- •Growing opportunities
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Climate
- •Temperate climate
- •Moderate seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1800 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Low crime rates
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •Good hospitals
- •Adequate coverage
Quality: 7.0Access: 8.0
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Culture
- •Cultural venues
- •Local events
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Nightlife
- •Bars and venues
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Recreation
- •Parks
- •Sports facilities
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Cost of Living
- •Moderate costs
- •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€900
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€300
🍽️ Dining out:€14
Part of Collections
The world's largest online retailer and leading cloud infrastructure provider (AWS, ~31% global market share), operating across e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, AI/ML, advertising, logistics, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Processing ~$830 billion in GMV annually with 1.57 million+ employees across 40+ countries, Amazon connects hundreds of millions of customers with millions of sellers through its marketplace platform, while AWS powers over 90% of Fortune 100 companies.
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.