Electronics Technician for Operational Technology

About the job

Deutsche Bahn is one of the most diverse employers in Germany. Every year, we look for over 5,000 trainees nationwide in 50 professions who want to improve together with us.

Responsibility

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

Starting September 1, 2026, we are looking for you for the 3.5-year training as an electronics technician for operational technology (m/f/d) for DB InfraGO AG. You will complete your training at the practical location in Basel. Your place of work is within walking distance from the station. In addition, you will attend vocational school and training workshop in alternating blocks. These are located in Freiburg (Breisgau).

What to expect in your training:

You work outside in the track network together with your team

During your training, you will become familiar 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 will learn to analyze 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 your intermediate school leaving certificate and your school leaving certificate is recognized in Germany

Your German language skills correspond to at least the B2 language level

You enjoy math and physics

You are handy and like tinkering with electronic components

You are definitely a team player and reliable

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 process, and the ideal preparation.

What is important to us:

Our claim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities for entry with us if they have the same qualifications. We actively promote diversity and cooperation in our teams. We appreciate every application, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, 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 recognized applicants are given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications.