Electronics Technician for Operational Technology in the Track Network 2027

About the job

We are Deutsche Bahn. Millions of passengers travel with us every day and we transport enormous quantities of goods – across Germany and neighbouring Europe. Too often, we also disappoint. That is why we are working intensively on a better railway. For that, we need power and you! We are one of the most diverse employers in Germany. Every year, we look for around 5,000 trainees in 50 different training professions who want to make the railway a little better with us day by day. Join in: We offer you attractive benefits, a fixed contact person, and a great team by your side. And after successful training, you have excellent chances of being taken on!

Responsibilities

As an electronics technician for operational technology, you are a very important part of well-functioning railway traffic. Because thanks to you, our trains can run and our passengers arrive safely and quickly at their destination.

From 01.09.2027, we are looking for you for the 3.5-year training as an electronics technician for operational technology (m/f/d) for DB InfraGO at the Basel location. The vocational school is located in Freiburg (Breisgau).

What to expect in your training:

You work outdoors in the track network together with your team

During your training, you familiarise yourself with the maintenance and repair of control and safety technology, such as signals, switch motors, and level crossings

In addition, as an electronics technician for operational technology, you learn to analyse and eliminate faults in operational technology

You will also be taught knowledge of measurement, testing, and diagnostic procedures

Qualifications

Your profile:

You have (soon) successfully completed school and your school leaving certificate is recognised in Germany

Your German language skills correspond to at least the B2 level

You enjoy maths and physics

You are handy and like tinkering with electronic components

You are definitely a team player and reliable

In addition, you like to work independently

For this training, an aptitude test is part of the selection process. On our career page, you can find out everything about the background, the procedure, and the ideal preparation.

What is important to us:

Our aim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities to start with us if they have the same aptitude. We actively promote diversity and togetherness in our teams. We appreciate every application, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, belief, disability, age, duration of unemployment, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Legal note

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and those with equal status, as well as respectful cooperation, are firmly anchored principles within the DB Group. Therefore, severely disabled and equally recognised applicants are given preferential consideration if they have the same aptitude.