design engineering
Specialization in mechanical engineering
Apprentices at WINTERSTEIGER simply enjoy more opportunities when you opt for the Design Engineering program. Here, you can develop into a professional in the planning, design, and development of machine parts and equipment. Your apprenticeship will teach you the fundamentals of manufacturing technology, mechanical engineering, and application engineering—and you’ll have the opportunity to manufacture and assemble the parts you’ve designed yourself. In addition to your basic mechanical training, you’ll create components and small assemblies using specialized software programs. For example, you’ll use CAD programs and high-performance PCs to create three-dimensional models and drawings.
Your Responsibilities
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Designing models and creating sketches and drawings
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Design engineering of machines and systems
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Performing technical calculations
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Planning and managing the manufacturing process for your designs
Your Strengths
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Good spatial reasoning skills
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Technical understanding and manual dexterity
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Good grades in math and physics
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Precise and conscientious work style
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Team player
Facts
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Apprenticeship duration: 4 years
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Vocational school: Linz, 10-week blocks per year of training; WINTERSTEIGER covers boarding school costs