Elektroniker Betriebstechnik Ausbildung 2026

@ Deutsche Bahn

About the Role

The Deutsche Bahn, one of Germany's most diverse employers, is looking for trainees in over 50 professions every year. The 3.5-year Ausbildung to become an Elektroniker Betriebstechnik (w/m/d) starts on 01.09.2026, with locations including Bruchsal, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Landau in der Pfalz, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Mannheim, Neustadt an der Weinstraße, and Rastatt. The Berufsschule and training workshop are in Karlsruhe.

What You Will Do

• Work outdoors on the railway network with your team
• Learn maintenance and repair of signaling, switch motors, and level crossings
• Analyze and eliminate technical faults in operating systems
• Gain experience with measurement, testing, and diagnostic procedures

Your Profile

You (or will soon) have a Mittlere Reife. Mathematics, physics, and computer science are among your favorite subjects. You are skilled at hands-on work and enjoy tinkering with electronic components. A conscientious, independent working style and teamwork are key traits for success.

Selection Process

An aptitude test is part of the selection process. More details are available on our career page regarding the background, process, and preparation tips.

What is Important to Us

We ensure equal chances for candidates with the same aptitude and actively promote diversity and inclusion. Every application is valued, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, beliefs, disability, age, duration of unemployment, sexual orientation, or identity.

Benefits

• Notebook provided for study and personal use
• Up to 16 free rides annually within Germany and additional travel benefits for friends and family
• Monthly allowance subsidy up to 350 €

Key skills/competency

• Elektroniker
• Betriebstechnik
• Wartung
• Instandsetzung
• Diagnose
• Messverfahren
• Teamwork
• Handwerklich
• Analyse
• Fehlerbehebung