Deutsche Bahn AG
Basel
2 days ago
Apprenticeship Electronics Technician for Operational Technology in the Track Network 2027
- 01 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Basel
Job summary
Join Deutsche Bahn, a key player in rail transport and logistics. We're committed to improving our services and need passionate individuals!
Tasks
- As an electronics technician, you'll ensure smooth train operations.
- You'll maintain signaling and safety technology for trains.
- Analyze and resolve operational disturbances effectively.
Skills
- A recognized school diploma and B2 level German required.
- Strong math and physics skills, with a knack for electronics.
- Team-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently.
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About the job
We are Deutsche Bahn. Millions of passengers travel with us every day and we transport enormous quantities of goods – nationwide as well as in 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 apprentices 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 the 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 apprenticeship 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).
This is what awaits you in your training:
You work outside 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, point 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 measuring, testing and diagnostic procedures
Skills
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 apprenticeship, an aptitude test awaits you as part of the selection process. On our career page, you can find out everything about the background, the process and the ideal preparation.
This is important to us:
Our claim 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.
Disclaimer
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.