Apprenticeships
Electronics technician for automation technology (m/f/d)
What you can expect
- You will assemble, install, configure and program automation systems
- You will learn how complex systems are structured and function
- You will work hands-on in various technical areas
- You build up a large network, gain valuable knowledge and diverse experience
Locations: Esslingen, St. Ingbert-Rohrbach
Duration: 3.5 years
Electronics technician for devices and systems (m/f/d)
What you can expect
- You will learn everything you need to know as an electronics technician in a practical way
- You will design electronic circuits, build them on circuit boards and wire them up
- You put devices into operation and test them
- You will work with analog, digital and information technology
- You will gain experience in various departments and build up a strong network
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3.5 years
IT Specialist, Application Development (m/f/d)
What you can expect
- You will gain experience in various programming languages
- You develop software in a structured way, implement it and document it
- You will work with interfaces in hardware and software
- You will get to know many IT areas and gain comprehensive insights
- You build up a broad network
- Location: Esslingen
- Duration: 3 years
Mechatronics technician (m/f/d)
- What you can expect
- You will connect mechanical, electrical and electronic components
- You will assemble, test, measure and program complex systems
- You will get to know various areas of application such as development, maintenance and production
- You will work hands-on with state-of-the-art technology
- You build up a large network, gain valuable knowledge and diverse experience
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3.5 years
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Industrial mechanic (m/f/d)
- What you can expect
- You will manufacture and assemble components and assemblies for machines
- You will learn techniques such as turning, milling, grinding and drilling
- You will monitor production processes and maintain equipment
- You will work in quality assurance, development, customer service and production
- You will gain experience in various technical areas
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3.5 years
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Industrial clerks (m/f/d)
What you can expect
- You will work in all commercial areas such as purchasing, accounting, sales, HR and marketing
- You will take on responsibility in day-to-day business
- You will work on projects and gain insights into all processes
- You will learn how an industrial company works in a practical way
- You gain a wide range of experience and make contacts
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3 years
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E-Commerce Merchants (m/f/d)
What you can expect
- You will support our online business and develop it further
- You will learn everything about e-commerce, marketing, logistics and sales
- You will work on projects and take on responsibility
- You will work across teams and be digitally networked
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3 years
Office management assistants (m/f/d)
What you can expect
- You will work in areas such as assistance, purchasing, marketing or human resources
- You will provide administrative and organizational support for business processes
- You will work on a variety of tasks and projects
- You will learn hands-on how modern office work works
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3 years
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Dual study programs
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (B.Eng.)
What you can expect
- You combine theory at the DHBW with practice in the company and work directly on exciting projects
- You will get to know the technologies of the future, from circuit technology to Industry 4.0
- You gain practical experience in a wide range of departments and projects
- You build a strong network for your future early on
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3 years
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Computer Science, Cyber Security (B. Eng.)
What you can expect
- You develop secure, efficient IT systems
- You will work with modern technologies from the fields of AI, security and the cloud
- You are part of the digital transformation
- You alternate between university and company
- You contribute new ideas to real projects
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3 years
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence (B.Eng.)
What you can expect
- You will develop secure and efficient IT systems
- You will work with modern technologies from the fields of AI and security
- You are part of the digital transformation
- You alternate between the DHBW and the company
- You contribute new ideas to real projects
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3 years
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Mechatronics (B.Eng.)
What you can expect
- You combine electronics, mechanics and computer science
- You study at the DHBW and apply your knowledge directly at Festo
- You will develop and test modern systems and components
- You will work in a wide range of technical departments
- You work hands-on on products of the future
Locations: Esslingen, Munich, Neuss, Chemnitz, Hanover
Duration: 3 years
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Business Informatics, Application Management (B.Eng.)
What you can expect
- You combine business and computer science in practical and theoretical work
- You will work in business and IT departments
- You will analyze processes and develop digital solutions
- You will experience first-hand how IT contributes to corporate management
- You will get to know tools and technologies for data analysis and applications
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3 years
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Business Informatics, Data Science (B.Eng.)
What you can expect
- You combine computer science, statistics and business administration
- You analyze large amounts of data and make recommendations for action
- You will work with machine learning, AI and databases
- You combine theoretical knowledge with real practical projects
- You will learn to use tools such as Python, SQL and visualizations
Location: Esslingen
Duration: 3 years
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Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.)
What you can expect
- You will learn to think and optimize technical processes economically
- You will combine business management and engineering knowledge
- You will work on projects in areas such as purchasing, production or quality
- You will analyze processes and develop improvements
- You will gain insight into many specialist areas and take on responsibility
Locations: Esslingen, Munich, Neuss, Chemnitz, Hanover
Duration: 3 years
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School internship
You don't really know yet what your dream job is and what you enjoy? Which path you want to take after school? Then a school internship (minimum age for vacation internship: 15 years) is just the thing for you. Because the best way to find out what you like is to try it out. At our German site in Esslingen a. N., you can get a taste of both commercial and technical professions. The St. Ingbert-Rohrbach site offers internships in our technical professions. And who knows: maybe you will start your apprenticeship or dual study program with us soon afterwards.
You can find an overview of your options for
Esslingen here
St. Ingbert-Rohrbach here
Frequently asked questions about vocational training
When can I submit my application?
Our application period begins in May each year for vocational trainings starting in the following year.
Where can I find out whether there are still places available for the vocational training that I’m interested in?
You can find this info in the individual descriptions of the vocational trainings. If the option that you’re interested in is showing an ‘already reserved’ status, we are no longer accepting applications for this role.
What requirements do I have to meet if I want to do my vocational training at Festo?
In general, we expect our apprentices to be sociable and like meeting other people. You shouldn’t be shy about approaching others and working with them on particular tasks.
If you like working as part of a team and are eager to learn new things, then you’re just right for Festo. While you’re with us, you’re bound to learn something new every day. However, this means that you’re constantly being faced with new questions. We welcome those who tackle challenges in a proactive and independent way, seeing them as an opportunity for growth. We will, of course, provide you with support along the way.
Further requirements depend on which vocational training you are interested in. You can find our job-specific expectations in the respective description for the different training professions.
