Technical Product Designer at mk

What will I do as a technical product designer?

You create 3-D-models and technical drawings for components, assemblies, machines and complete systems.
You document all steps and ensure that the drawings meet the requirements.
You pay attention to economic implementation, the selection of suitable manufacturing techniques and compliance with costs.

Quick Facts

Start of the apprenticeship:
1. August

School leaving:
Secondary school certificate /
university of applied sciences
entrance qualification

Vocational school:
Georg-Kerschensteiner-
Berufskolleg Troisdorf

Length of the apprenticeship:
3.5 years

How is the apprenticeship structured?

1st year of the apprenticeship
Learning the basics of technical drawing; introduction to working with the 3D program Inventor and data management; introduction to the procedure for constructively processing initial offers and small orders with regard to standards

2nd year of the apprenticeship
Work placement in all departments related to design, e.g. production, assembly, electrical assembly, quality management, work preparation, documentation, etc.; expansion of activities in the field of design; calculations of drives etc. (load, speed); preparation for final exam part 1

3rd year of the apprenticeship
Work placement in project design, collaboration with the team when working on larger projects; further consolidation of activities in the field of design

4th year of the apprenticeship
Exam preparation for final exam part 2

What kind of further development will there be after the apprenticeship?

Studies, e.g. in mechanical engineering or design engineering
Technical school
Technical specialist
Trainer qualification certificate

Tobias, former apprentice in technical product design

"It's cool that we trainees have our own office. We can exchange ideas and help each other. That makes creating drawings and models really fun."

What do we offer you?

Above-average pay

Earn more with us than the standard rate - we offer you an attractive training salary above the one specified in agreed pay scales.

Free learning time

After vocational school, you can use your time to learn rather than having to work.

Apprentice projects

You can work independently on various apprentice projects and turn your ideas into reality.

Internship abroad

If you perform well in vocational school and on site, you may have the opportunity to complete an internship abroad at one of our subsidiaries.

Additional employee benefits

How do I apply?

1. Send us a cover letter describing your reasons for applying. Which apprentice position are you applying for? Why would you like to work for us? Why are you the right person for the apprenticeship?
2. Attach your complete CV and certificates.

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Use the online application form or send your application as a PDF file to mk-personal(at)mk-group.de

Online application form