GLOBAL REPUTATION, GROWTH, CHANGE: GERMAN MECHANICAL AND PLANT ENGINEERING
Mechanical and plant engineering is one of the most important sectors of the German economy and is a classic discipline for technicians, inventors, designers and engineers. Against the backdrop of digitalization and the ever-increasing demands on machines and systems, the mechanical engineering profession offers increasingly demanding job profiles and fields of activity. The following text provides an overview of the current situation in the sector as well as the opportunities and prospects for careers in mechanical engineering. You will also find good reasons why you should contact TINTSCHL when looking for a job in mechanical engineering and will be forwarded to current job vacancies in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical and plant engineering in Germany
With more than 7,000 companies and annual sales of over 150 billion euros, mechanical engineering with its manufacturers and suppliers is one of the most important branches of industry in Germany. After China and the USA, Germany is the world's third largest location for mechanical and plant engineering. The share of exports is 60 percent - machines "made in Germany" enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. The job market in this sector is correspondingly large; it currently employs more than one million people.mechanical engineers are involved in the development, design and manufacture of a wide variety of machines, from simple household or kitchen appliances to electric drill drivers and automotive elements, right through to highly complex production systems. Today, the focus is primarily on information and automation technology, which means that the requirements of the profession are becoming increasingly diverse and specialized.
University and training graduates, experienced employees and managers will find attractive career and earning opportunities as well as very good future prospects in the field of mechanical engineering. There are numerous interesting vacancies, particularly in the fields of automotive engineering, environmental engineering and mechatronics; large and medium-sized automotive and machine manufacturers in particular have a constant need for qualified specialists in relevant technical professions. Global companies also offer jobs abroad
Special challenges in the mechanical engineering sector
In addition to international trade conflicts and political turbulence, digitalization (keyword "Industry 4.0") in particular is presenting German mechanical engineering companies with new challenges. Although the digital transformation creates and secures jobs, it requires more and more qualified employees. There is a demand for relevantly specialized as well as comprehensively trained and experienced engineering and other specialist personnel. However, this is often difficult to find - not least due to demographic change. On the other hand, jobs and fields of activity are changing drastically or even threatening to disappear completely - which means that employees must be prepared to undergo further professional training and adapt to the changing areas of responsibility.
The subject areas and areas of responsibility in mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering offers a broad spectrum of tasks, which is divided into the specialist areas of vehicle construction, agricultural machinery construction, machine tool construction, special machine construction, energy and drive machines as well as other mechanical engineering. The central subject areas include mechanics and design theory, production, assembly and materials technology as well as measurement and control technology in the field of mechatronics. In addition, technical sales, logistics, controlling and administration offer further fields of employment.
Mechanical engineering jobs - the classic professions
In order to obtain an engineering title (Diplom-Ingenieur, Bachelor or Master) (mechanical engineer, plant engineer, development engineer, process engineer, electrical engineer, field application engineer, etc.) and be considered for corresponding mechanical engineer jobs, a degree in mechanical engineering is required.
The most common job titles in the field of mechanical engineering are
TINTSCHL gets your career in mechanical engineering going!
TINTSCHL is your renowned and experienced personnel service provider. We not only have in-depth know-how and empathy in human resources, but also outstanding industry and specialist knowledge that has grown over decades. Numerous companies in the mechanical and plant engineering sector, whether global players or smaller medium-sized companies, manufacturers or suppliers, trust our expertise and can be sure that we will make a careful selection of the personnel they are looking for in line with their requirements.
Applicants who turn to us in their job search receive comprehensive advice, including an assessment and, if necessary, optimization of their application documents, the creation of a personal applicant profile and, of course, efficient support in the search for suitable jobs. Special training and further qualifications are often required in mechanical engineering - we also provide assistance here and can therefore help career starters in particular to "grow into" their profession in the best possible way. We are also often aware of internal company projects for which special personnel are required. For these positions, which are usually not advertised publicly, we specifically approach suitable candidates from our applicant pool.
TINTSCHL offers you as a specialist or career starter in the field of mechanical engineering
- attractive pay
- a secure and at the same time varied job
- challenging tasks in interesting fields of activity
- sought-after jobs with well-known companies
What you need:
- a relevant apprenticeship or engineering degree in mechanical/plant engineering
- A high degree of flexibility and willingness to adapt
- a willingness for continuous development and training