Apprenticeship at Leica Microsystems
We offer a variety of apprenticeships and dual study programs at our main location in Wetzlar. With our extensive experience in apprenticeships, we provide personalized support to help you start your career.
Please explore the information below and contact us if you are interested.
You can find all open apprenticeship positions in our online job portal.
For me personally, the topic of apprenticeship is of great importance, as apprenticeship lays the foundation for personal and professional growth. It is important to me to equip our trainees with the knowledge and necessary skills so that they are well prepared for their future.
Apprenticeship plays a crucial role for us as a company. It helps us to develop qualified specialists and ensure that we are well positioned for the future. This enables us to achieve long-term growth and sustainable success
Mechatronics Technician
Apprenticeship as a Mechatronics Technician
Are you interested in mechanical and electronic processes and looking for a versatile profession where you can apply your technical knowledge practically? Then the apprenticeship as a Mechatronics Technician is just right for you.
Your interest in technical topics will benefit you during the apprenticeship. You will learn the basics in both mechanics and electronics and get insights into working with optical components. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to work in areas such as system assembly or service.
Duration of Apprenticeship: The apprenticeship lasts 3.5 years, and you will attend vocational school directly in Wetzlar. The apprenticeship takes place both in our company and at ProZukunft, where you will learn the basic skills and complete the exam preparation, among other things. (Link to ProZukunft: pro-zukunft.de)
What to expect
- Understanding Mechatronic Systems: You will learn to understand the interrelationships in mechatronic systems and investigate energy flows in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assemblies.
- Practical Application: During the apprenticeship, you can directly apply the technical knowledge acquired in vocational school to practical situations.
- Varied Tasks: You will face varied tasks and learn the basics needed for final assembly and system integration of assemblies and devices.
- Latest Technologies: During the apprenticeship, you will learn about the latest technologies.
- Expertise in Assembly and Maintenance: The apprenticeship will make you a point of contact for the assembly, maintenance, and servicing of our systems.
Your profile
- Educational Background: You have completed your school education.
- Interest in Technical Subjects: You have an interest in mathematical, physical, and technical subjects.
- Teamwork and Independence: You enjoy working in a team, but also independently. Additionally, you are eager to learn and have good comprehension skills.
Leica Microsystems is a very large company, so you have the opportunity to get a taste of every area - even during my apprenticeship, which mainly centered on marketing. Throughout your apprenticeship, you have many opportunities for further training, such as presentation courses or the Cambridge certificate.
In the end, I was able to shorten my apprenticeship by a whole year and now have the opportunity to continue with a dual study program.
Precision Optician
Apprenticeship Precision Optician
Do you enjoy practical work and want to contribute to the production of the core components of our microscopes during your apprenticeship? Then the apprenticeship as a Precision Optician is just right for you.
Your manual skills will benefit you throughout the apprenticeship. You will manufacture optical components and assemblies, learn various processing methods, technologies, and measuring instruments.
Duration of Apprenticeship: The apprenticeship lasts 3.5 years, with school and practical phases alternating every 4-6 weeks. You will attend vocational school directly in Wetzlar.
What to expect
- Practical Application: During the apprenticeship, you can directly apply the scientific and technical knowledge acquired in vocational school to practical situations.
- Creating Optical Components: The work begins with a glass block, which, through the process, is formed into a high-quality optical component such as lenses, prisms, or mirrors.
- Varied Tasks: You will encounter varied tasks, ranging from manual work like lapping, grinding, and polishing to working with CNC machines and state-of-the-art measurement technology.
- Comprehensive Insight: During the apprenticeship, you will get to know the different areas of our precision optics and gain a comprehensive insight into the exciting fields of work that await you after the apprenticeship.
Your profile
- Educational Background: You have completed your school education.
- Interest in Scientific Subjects: You are interested in mathematical and physical subjects.
- Manual Skills and Spatial Thinking: You enjoy manual work, and spatial thinking comes easily to you.
- Teamwork and Independence: You enjoy working in teams but also independently. Additionally, you are eager to learn and have good comprehension skills.
Industrial Clerk (d/f/m)
Apprenticeship Industrial Clerk (d/f/m)
Is organization your strength? Are you communicative, do you enjoy speaking English, and are you proficient in using a PC? Then become part of Leica Microsystems and gain valuable experience in an international company.
You will gain insights into the internal processes and workflows of various departments such as procurement, human resources, and marketing. Early on, you will work on your own projects and be able to contribute your ideas. During your training, you will be in daily contact with the English language and have the opportunity to participate in the Cambridge program, an English language course with a certificate of completion.
Duration of Apprenticeship: 2 years.
Your profile
- Educational Background: General university entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification with a commercial focus.
- Business interest: You have an interest in business contexts and enjoy learning more about them.
- Teamwork, independence, and communication skills: You enjoy working in a team but also independently. Additionally, you are eager to learn, have good comprehension skills, and are strong in communication.
- Language skills: Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English.
Dual study program
Dual study program
Would you like to combine your studies with practical experience? Then the dual study program at Leica Microsystems is just right for you.
Whether it's business administration, mechanical engineering, business informatics, or international marketing – we offer various dual study programs. As a dual student, you will spend your practical phases with us in the company, where you will be assigned your own projects and write your practical work.
During the rest of the time, you can fully concentrate on your studies while continuing to receive your apprentice salary.
Duration of Apprenticeship: 3.5 years
What to expect
- Combination of theory and practice: Combine theory with practice in our company through the dual study program.
- Project work: Take on your own projects during your practical phases.
- Continuous support: Receive consistent support from our experienced employees throughout your entire study period.
Your profile
- Educational Background: General university entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification.
- Language skills: Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English.
- Further requirements: Depending on the field and course of study. Please refer to the respective announcement.
Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering
Apprenticeship Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering
Are you skilled in craftsmanship and want to ensure that everything in the company runs smoothly, both technically and electronically?
During your apprenticeship as an Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering, you will learn how to install, maintain, and repair various electrical systems and components. Your tasks will include everything from switchgear and control systems to power supply systems and communication and lighting technology. You will acquire extensive knowledge in electrical engineering, ranging from low voltage to high voltage, mechanics, and industrial engineering.
Training duration: 3,5 years
Your profile
- Educational Background: You have completed your school education.
- Interest in technical subjects: You have an interest in technical subjects.
- Craftsmanship skills: You enjoy working with your hands.
- Teamwork and independence: You enjoy working in teams but also independently. Additionally, you are eager to learn, have good comprehension skills, and work carefully.
School internships
School internships
At our Wetzlar location, we offer school internships for the following apprenticeships:
- Precision Optician (d/f/m)
- Mechatronics Technician (d/f/m)
- Electronics Technician for Industrial Engineering (d/f/m)
- IT Specialist for System Integration (d/f/m)
- Industrial Clerk (d/f/m)
Have we piqued your interest?
Feel free to apply via email: recruiting@leica-microsystems.com. We look forward to receiving your application and will get back to you promptly. Your email should include the following information:
- The training profession you are interested in
- The time period during which you would like to do your internship
- A short resume or cover letter
Application process
1. Application via the Job Portal
Please apply online with your application documents through the job portal. Your application documents should include a resume, your certificates or internship confirmations, and ideally a cover letter. The job portal is in English, but you can translate the page with a few clicks. Please check the FAQs for instructions on how to do this.
2. Automatic Confirmation of Receipt
Once you have uploaded and submitted your application online, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt within a few minutes.
If you do not receive a confirmation, please check your spam folder and contact us if necessary.
Phone: +49 (0) 6441 29 2555
Email: recruiting@leica-microsystems.com
3. Assesement
Once we have reviewed your application documents, we may invite you to an assessment/ aptitude test, which lasts approximately 45-60 minutes and will likely take place online.
4. Interview Phase
Once we have reviewed the results of your aptitude test, you may be invited to a first interview. The first interview usually takes place as a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams and lasts about 20-30 minutes. After the interview, you will receive timely feedback from us and may be invited to a second interview. The second interview usually takes place on-site and includes practical tasks as well as a tour of the areas you will get to know during your apprenticeship/dual study program. Thus, in the second interview, you can get a good impression of Leica Microsystems as your potential training company.
5. Decision / Hiring Phase
After the second interview, we will get back to you with feedback. If we would like to offer you an apprenticeship/dual study program, we will inform you about the next steps in this phase.
Until the start of the apprenticeship/dual study program, you will regularly receive information from us, preparing you well for your start in our company.
Benefits
Advantages of working for Leica Microsystems
- Flexible working hours and an attractive salary - 35-hour workweek with flexible working hours and an attractive training salary (tariff-based pay, including special payments)
- 30 days of annual leave - 30 working days of leave entitlement per calendar year with a 5-day workweek
- Events - Various event offerings, such as sports events, bike tours, and charity actions
- Catering options and discounts - An in-house canteen at the Wetzlar location as well as discounts through corporate benefits
- Centrally located and easily accessible - Good connections to public transportation and parking facilities on-site or in the nearby area
- Career prospects - Employment after training
- Exciting tasks - Varied training in an international company
- Intensive support - Qualified trainers who are happy to assist you
- Continuing education opportunities - Support for continuing education opportunities even after training (technician, master craftsman, bachelor's degree programs)
For a company like Leica Microsystems, which wants to be successful in a market with high-tech products at the highest level, future-orientated and modern training of its employees must be a high priority.
For me, training means supporting young people in acquiring knowledge and skills so that they can then successfully contribute to and develop their careers.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
It is sufficient if you fill in the mandatory fields in the online application, these are marked with a red asterisk. It is not necessary to complete the following fields in the second step under ‘My Experience’: Work Experience, Education, Skills and Languages.
First of all, it's completely normal to be nervous and perhaps a little nervous before an interview. However, we would like to give you a few tips to help you go into the interview more relaxed.
- Find out more about the apprenticeship/dual study program and Leica Microsystems
- Read through your CV and cover letter again carefully
- Think about your strengths and weaknesses for the apprenticeship/ dual study program
- Think about what you would like to find out from your interviewer. The interview should also give you a good insight into Leica Microsystems and the apprenticeship/ dual study program
That's no problem, we'll be happy to help you. Please contact us by e-mail or phone.
recruiting@leica-microsystems.com
+49 6441 29 2555
If you have submitted your application documents and received an automatic confirmation of receipt, we have received your application. You can also check your spam folder.
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Wonderful! If you have successfully submitted your application documents and received an automatic confirmation of receipt, we will review your application in the next step. You will receive initial feedback from us as soon as possible and find out what the rest of the process looks like. We have also described the process in detail in the information above.
Your application must be submitted via our system, but we will be happy to support you with your application.
Please contact us by e-mail or telephone.
recruiting@leica-microsystems.com | +49 6441 29 2555
Your complete application documents include a CV, your last three school reports and a cover letter. Please make sure that your CV is complete and describe the following things in your cover letter:
- Why you are applying to us
- What you particularly like about the apprenticeship or dual study programme
- How you became aware of us
- Your qualities and why you are suitable for the apprenticeship/ dual study programme
Your cover letter should be no longer than one DIN A4 page and should always be clearly structured.
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