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title: "Taster Internship: Automation Technician EFZ | Trial apprenticeships | Grünig-SignTronic AG"
description: Get a taste of what it’s like to be an Automation Technician EFZ at Grünig-SignTronic. Gain hands-on insights into electrical engineering, control systems, and automation, and learn about the apprenticeship program.
image: https://www.grunig-signtronic.com/images/og-image.jpg
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# Automation Technician EFZ

Location: Schwarzenburg

Get a hands-on look at the profession of automation technician EFZ and find out if technology, electrical engineering, and automation are right for you.

[Register now](/en/company/careers/trial-apprenticeships/apply)

## Description

**Insight into the Profession**

During your introductory apprenticeship as an Automation Technician EFZ, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the field. You’ll get an insight into typical tasks related to electrical controls, wiring, assembly, and automated systems.

**Hands-On Tasks**

Through hands-on tasks, we’ll show you what to expect during your apprenticeship as an automation technician and what the work environment is like at Grünig-SignTronic. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions about the profession, the apprenticeship, and the training company.

**Duration of the Taster Program**

If you’re already very interested in the apprenticeship position, we recommend a 3-day taster program. If you’re still unsure about your career choice or would like to get to know the profession first, a 1-day trial is also available.

**Requirements for the 3-day trial**

For a 3-day trial, we’ll need your most recent school transcripts in advance. We specifically offer these trial apprenticeships to students who, based on their academic performance and profile, are generally eligible for an apprenticeship as an automation technician EFZ.

**Assessment**

During the 3-day trial apprenticeship, we’ll also conduct an assessment. This allows us to evaluate together how well your skills and interests align with the profession of automation technician (EFZ).

## Requirements

* Interest in technology, electrical engineering, and automated systems
* Enjoyment of hands-on work
* Curiosity and motivation to learn about a technical career
* A meticulous and reliable work ethic
* Good German language skills
* Ideally, a high school diploma or equivalent
* For a 3-day trial apprenticeship: current school transcripts for preliminary review
* Interest in a potential apprenticeship as an automation technician EFZ

## Benefits

* Hands-on insight into the profession of Automation Technician EFZ
* Get to know the work environment at Grünig-SignTronic
* Hands-on tasks instead of just watching
* Opportunity to ask questions about the apprenticeship and the profession
* 1-day trial day or 3-day trial apprenticeship available
* Assessment of your suitability during the 3-day trial apprenticeship
* A solid basis for deciding on your career path

## Contact trial apprenticeships

For questions regarding trial apprenticeships and applications, please contact our representative.

Levin Grünig

Next steps

## Looking for an apprenticeship?

Find out about our open apprenticeship positions.

We offer apprenticeships in automation engineering and polymechanics.

[Apprenticeships](/en/company/careers/apprenticeships) [Back to overview](/en/company/careers)

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