IT and technology
Automobil-Mechatroniker/in EFZ
Key facts
- Qualification
- Federal VET Diploma (EFZ)
- Length
- 4 years
- Specialisations
- Personenwagen, Nutzfahrzeuge
You find faults in modern vehicles, repair electronics, engines and drive systems and keep cars safe on the road.
What you do
Modern vehicles are full of electronics. As an automotive mechatronics technician you use diagnostic devices to look for faults, repair electronic systems, engines, gearboxes and brakes and carry out services. Electric and hybrid cars have been part of the job for a long time.
What you bring
- A passion for vehicles and technology
- Good marks in maths and physics
- Logical thinking, so you can find faults step by step
- Practical skills with your hands
How the apprenticeship works
The apprenticeship takes four years, with a focus on either cars or commercial vehicles. You work in the workshop, go to vocational school and attend industry courses. If you prefer more mechanical work, have a look at automotive maintenance technician (EFZ), which takes three years.
And afterwards
With work experience you can train further to become a diagnostics specialist, a workshop coordinator or a business manager in the motor trade. With the vocational baccalaureate you can also study vehicle engineering.
Klingt gut? Dann probier es aus
Ob ein Beruf passt, merkst du am besten in einer Schnupperlehre. Ein paar Tage im Betrieb sagen mehr als jede Beschreibung.
More about the occupation
What people do in this occupation and which schooling it needs is described in detail by the official career guidance service.