Apprenticeship as an Electrical Engineer – Systems and Operating Technology, Automation and Process Control Technology

Control. Install. Program.

Three apprentices and trainers working together on a test system
Apprentice wiring a control cabinet

What You Will Learn:

You bring machines to life using drives, sensors, and controls: they move automatically, process, and assemble products—because you taught them what to do.

Basics.

Fundamentals of electrical engineering, reading circuit diagrams, and working precisely according to electrical design specifications.

Installation.

You build and wire control cabinets and operating terminals and install our systems and tools. You will learn about sensors, actuators, and pneumatics from the ground up.

Control Technology.

You program programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and get automated processes and robots running—including process control and bus technology.

Illustration: Lightbulb over a cube – Ideas

What You Will Create

With our systems, customers worldwide produce sealing profiles – the parts that are later installed on door frames, windows, or the tailgate of a car.

Illustration: Path to a mountain peak with flag – Goals

What You Can Be Proud Of

Nothing moves without your control system. Every system you have programmed and wired will later run at customer sites in Europe, the USA, or China—and with PFAFF, you have the opportunity to travel there yourself for commissioning.

Illustration: Ascending steps with star – Success

What You Can Expect From Us

From day one, you’ll work on real customer projects instead of practice pieces – using state-of-the-art simulation and control technology. Experienced trainers will personally guide you with an individual development plan. We reward good performance in the company and vocational school with our bonus system. An apprenticeship with university entrance qualification is possible with us.

Application

Only you are missing now.

At PFAFF, exciting tasks, a strong team, and many opportunities for development await you. If you’re eager to make a difference with us, we look forward to getting to know you.
Trainer and apprentice working on a workpiece

Our 2027 Discovery Days will take place from Week 3 to Week 11, every Monday and Tuesday. For each date, we offer spots for up to two interested individuals per career field. Optionally, during your discovery internship, you can also take the V.E.M. Competence Test, which helps us get to know your strengths and abilities better.

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The Facts

Everything else you need to know:

Apprenticeship Duration?

  • 4 years.

Vocational School?

  • Feldkirch.
  • Weekly, parallel to in-company training.

Requirements?

  • Compulsory school leaving certificate, polytechnic, or HTL transfer – you are welcome with us.
  • Interest in electrical engineering and how machines are controlled.
  • Logical thinking – this helps you with programming.
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