Apprenticeship: Mechatronics Technician (m/f/d)

The supreme discipline of engineering: an apprenticeship as a Mechatronics Technician (m/f/d) at L&S!

Looking for a real intellectual and hands-on challenge? Perfect for school-leavers and university drop-outs who finally want to move something real. In 3.5 years you will become a sought-after expert in high-tech track-building machines deployed worldwide at L&S Luddeneit und Scherf in Neustadt an der Orla.

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Duration3.5 years
ModelDay shift (single shift)
LocationNeustadt an der Orla
L&S in Action
RGM rail grinding machine by L&S
Production at the L&S workshop
Track maintenance in action
LRGM grinding unit by L&S
Precision work at L&S
Inspection and diagnostics on the rail
RRGM machine with road-rail technology
The team at L&S Luddeneit und Scherf
RGM rail grinding machine by L&S
Production at the L&S workshop
Track maintenance in action
LRGM grinding unit by L&S
Precision work at L&S
Inspection and diagnostics on the rail
RRGM machine with road-rail technology
The team at L&S Luddeneit und Scherf
Mechatronics apprenticeship at L&S – real hands-on work on high-tech machines

Your benefits at L&S

At L&S we know that our most demanding apprenticeship also deserves the best conditions. We challenge you, but we also support and reward you like a fully-fledged member of the team.

01

Real hands-on work instead of dry theory

Ideal for anyone who finds endless cramming at university or school too dry. Here you see the direct, tangible result of your work every day on machines weighing up to 84 tonnes.

02

Family-friendly day shift

Even during your apprenticeship your private life stays predictable. You learn and work on a regular day shift. For longer projects, our overtime account ensures an absolutely fair time-off balance.

03

Intensive support from experienced professionals

You are never left on your own. Experienced trainers and technicians show you step by step how highly complex systems are programmed, wired and built.

04

The L&S future package

We support you from day one: you benefit from our distance-based travel allowance for your commute, free company parking and a company pension scheme.

05

Health bonus & fitness

Take advantage of our company health bonus programme, including financial contributions towards your gym membership, to stay mentally and physically fit.

06

More rest & well-being

Look forward to flexible holiday planning with leave days that grow with your length of service. During breaks, free hot drinks and water are available for you in the spacious break room.

07

Excellent chances of being taken on

We train apprentices in order to keep them on. If you put in the effort over your 3.5 years, your recession-proof job in worldwide special machinery is as good as guaranteed.

What awaits you in your apprenticeship

You become an all-rounder across three worlds: mechanics, electronics and IT

As a mechatronics apprentice you combine three disciplines in a single profession, making you one of the most sought-after technicians out there.

3Core areas – your apprenticeship combines precise mechanics, professional electrical engineering and modern control IT.
01

Mechanics

You learn the precise manufacturing and assembly of mechanical components and complex assemblies for rail vehicles according to technical drawings.

02

Electronics

You install electrical systems, wire control cabinets, take measurements throughout systems and commission the electrical components of our special machines.

03

IT & control technology

You dive deep into automation, learn to understand and configure control programs and take charge of software-side functional testing.

What you bring

A logical mind meets hands-on skill

School-leaving qualification

You have your Abitur or a good secondary-school leaving certificate – and you are ready to turn this foundation into real hands-on practice.

Strengths in maths & physics

Good grades in maths and physics are your everyday tools – logical thinking and physical relationships fascinate you.

Technical interest

You have a strong technical interest and are eager to understand how complex machines work on the inside.

Soft skills

Reliability, teamwork and a structured, focused way of working set you apart – you are someone the team can count on.

Ideal for this target group

You would rather build real machines than sit in a lecture hall? Then you have come to exactly the right place.

  • Perfect for school-leavers & university drop-outs
  • Real work on machines weighing up to 84 tonnes
  • Excellent chances of being taken on after qualifying
  • Apply with no cover letter or CV
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Values & Culture

At L&S Luddeneit und Scherf, just under 70 employees work in a true high-end workshop. From apprentice to boss, we meet as equals and everyone is on first-name terms. We value the personal contribution of each individual and offer you an environment with flat hierarchies and extremely short decision-making paths.

Team culture at L&S

Ready for the most demanding and exciting apprenticeship in the region?

Swap the lecture hall or the school desk for real rail high-tech. Click the button now, answer the quick questions right on your smartphone and secure your introductory appointment at L&S – with no cover-letter or CV hassle whatsoever!

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Frequently asked questions from future apprentices

How long does the apprenticeship take and can it be shortened?

The regular apprenticeship lasts 3.5 years. With correspondingly outstanding performance at vocational school and in the company, the training period can be shortened by arrangement.

Is the apprenticeship also suitable for university drop-outs?

Yes, absolutely! If your degree (e.g. mechanical engineering or electrical engineering) was too theoretical for you and you finally want to get hands-on without giving up demanding intellectual input, this apprenticeship is your perfect fresh start.

Where does the vocational school take place?

The theoretical content is taught at the relevant regional vocational school. We will agree the exact block or weekly schedules with you in good time before your apprenticeship begins.