Growing and learning together
You want to apply your knowledge and skills in an industry-leading company in the automotive industry. We are looking for young talents who can contribute their knowledge to our company. Let's grow and learn together!
Apprentices are our future!
Nina Mader
HR ZKW at the Wieselburg site
nina.mader@zkw.at
+43 7416 505 2427
Apprenticeship - A look into your future at ZKW
We develop and produce lighting and headlamp systems as well as electronic components for the world’s car manufacturers. The focus is on front lighting for vehicles in the premium segment – we also manufacture fog lights, daytime running light modules, front lights and small products such as indicator lights, door sill lights, license plate lights and various interior lights.
As a vehicle original equipment manufacturer, ZKW works closely with development centers in the automotive industry – so that we can continue to offer our customers innovative, tailor-made products such as halogen, xenon or LED headlights in the future.
First Wieselburg, then the world
Our motivated, qualified employees work hard and successfully on the lighting technology of tomorrow. Many of them learned their profession at ZKW and have been demonstrating their skills with us day after day ever since.
Promoting young talent today, handing over great responsibility tomorrow – we act according to this maxim. Anyone learning at ZKW has qualified trainers at their side and is systematically supported and encouraged from the very beginning. In this way, we impart training content in a needs-oriented and individual way.
Training generally takes place at the main plant in Wieselburg. Even there, the apprentices take part in the complex, diverse processes within the widely ramified company. Only the process technology apprenticeship will take place at our Lower Austrian electronics site in Wiener Neustadt for the first time from the 2022 school year. With their degree in their pocket, the whole world of ZKW will then be open to them – in Austria and internationally.
Apprenticeships
Good specialists are in demand
A passion for technology, enjoyment of teamwork and a sense of achievement – that and much more is what apprentices find at ZKW. Curious? Then find out here about the technical and commercial apprenticeships we offer.
Basic information about training at ZKW
Training takes place at two learning locations – in the company and at vocational school. Apprentices spend around 80 percent of their time in the company, with the remainder being spent on theoretical and practical training at vocational school. Depending on the chosen career path, training at ZKW takes three to four years.
Apprenticeships in Wieselburg
Mechatronics
Automation technology and robotics
Apprenticeship
Four years
Berufsschule
Amstetten
Requirements
- Self-organization
- Accuracy
- Technical understanding
- logical thinking
- Enjoy the combination of craftsmanship and technology
Teaching content
- Installing, maintaining and servicing systems and building technology as well as electrical machines, devices and systems
- Searching for and rectifying faults and malfunctions in systems, electrical machines, devices and installations
- Set up, restore and document protective measures to prevent personal injury and damage to property
- Creating sketches with the help of CAD
- Programming and operating computer-aided CNC machine tools
Areas of responsibility and activities
As part of the mechatronics apprenticeship, apprentices deal with the manufacture of machines and system components. Initially on manually operated machines and subsequently also with CNC machines. Furthermore, the apprentice deals with the assembly of such components as well as the electrical and pneumatic construction of the system, which is finally put into operation.
The tasks of maintaining and repairing these and other machines, such as plastic injection molding machines, are also part of the mechatronics apprenticeship. In the course of the apprenticeship, the apprentice learns all the skills required to assemble, commission and operate mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and robotics systems in an automated system.
Metal technology / toolmaking technology
Apprenticeship
Three and a half years
Berufsschule
Neunkirchen
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- quick comprehension
- Accuracy
Teaching content
- Machining mechanical parts, assembling mechanical assemblies and components
- Create and modify production programs for computer-aided (CNC) machines
- Manufacture, test, commission and maintain cutting, punching and forming tools
- Read and use technical documents
- Define work steps, means and methods
Areas of responsibility and activities
Toolmaking technicians manufacture cutting tools, punching tools and forming tools for processing machines, as well as the devices used to attach workpieces and tools. This also includes the maintenance and repair of these tools. They process metals using techniques such as measuring, scribing, filing, grinding, sawing, drilling, reaming, thread cutting, riveting and chiseling, straightening and bending as well as polishing. They are also proficient in gluing, soft and hard soldering, scraping and the production of simple springs.
Other techniques used by toolmaking technicians include longitudinal turning and facing, milling, eroding and electric welding. Toolmaking technicians produce fits and relevant workpieces in accordance with the prescribed fitting standards. They use precision machining techniques.
During the maintenance and repair of machine tools and tools, toolmaking technicians systematically search for faults and malfunctions, then narrow them down and finally rectify them. The toolmaking technicians read plans and production drawings or produce them themselves. They also create and modify production programs for computer-aided CNC machine tools.
Construction-toolmaking technology
Apprenticeship
Four years
Berufsschule
Linz
Requirements
- Accuracy
- Love of order
- Carefulness
- Creativity
- Ability to work in a team
- Technical understanding
Teaching content
- Knowledge of the materials and auxiliary materials to be used, their properties and their processing
- Design work, mainly on computer-aided systems (CAD system such as CATIA V5 or Siemens NX)
- Creating technical product specifications (tolerances, fits, surface quality, material specifications, heat treatment specifications)
- Knowledge of the basics of standardization
Areas of responsibility and activities
In the apprenticeship as a toolmaking designer at ZKW, you pass through various specialist areas in order to achieve the best possible level of training for this sector. The focus of training is on the design of headlight components. The predominant proportion of geometrically demanding plastic components in headlights requires a high level of basic technical understanding and a high level of CAD (computer-aided design) competence.
In the first few months, the focus of the training is therefore on learning CAD skills paired with the first simple plastic design guidelines. After completing this training phase, the first simple changes can be made to the virtual 3D model of existing components. In the later course of the training, the trainee will pass through other specialist departments in order to further deepen the required skills.
Information technology (operating technology and systems engineering)
Apprenticeship
Four years
Berufsschule
Pöchlarn
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- mathematical and computational ability
- logical-analytical thinking
- Language skills
Teaching content
- Recording the needs (including security requirements) of the customer or user and transferring them to a network topology
- Designing the appropriate network infrastructure, installing and configuring the network components
- Selecting and commissioning new network components
- Configuring server systems and their basic services, testing the configuration
- Maintaining and administering server systems
- Creation of user instructions and documentation of all work carried out and tests in accordance with company-specific quality management
- Informing, advising, supporting and, if necessary, training customers or users and offering operational services
Areas of responsibility and activities
Information technologists in the field of technology are – to put it simply – computer technicians, whereby their field of activity can extend to all devices of “information and communication technology” (abbreviated to “IT”). This primarily includes computers of all kinds (personal computers or “PCs”, servers and workstations in networks, laptops/notebooks, etc.), additional or peripheral devices (printers, scanners, copiers, input devices such as mouse and keyboard) as well as networks (connection lines or devices for wireless connection, so-called “wireless networks”).
The most important tasks of information technologists in the field of technology are the assembly of IT devices, the installation and setup of new IT devices, the installation of software (operating systems, office programs – these are programs for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation creation or data acquisition, etc.), the consultation and training of users, the ongoing maintenance of devices and software (installation of improved versions of programs, so-called “updates”) as well as the repair of defective devices and cables or the replacement of defective individual parts (e.g. computer hard disks).
Plastics technology
Apprenticeship
Four years
Berufsschule
Steyr
Requirements
- Interest in technology and automation
- analytical thinking
- logical understanding
- Technical understanding
Teaching content
- Setting up, programming and operating high-tech systems (injection molding machines)
- Carrying out production releases at the start of production
- Carrying out tool sampling with subsequent recording and documentation of technical data on the work process, work results and process parameters
- Reading and using working drawings and technical documents
- Defining work steps, work equipment, work methods and instructing production personnel in accordance with work, testing and safety instructions
Areas of responsibility and activities
Plastic objects are of great importance in modern technology, for example in the household, leisure and automotive sectors. They are manufactured using high-quality, computer-controlled, semi-automatic and fully automatic injection molding machines and systems. Plastics technicians know the properties of the materials to be processed and their specific areas of application. They set up the systems for the respective production process, optimize the production sequence, monitor the quality of the products and take appropriate measures in the event of faults.
Industrial clerk:man
Apprenticeship period
Three years
Berufsschule
Waldegg
Requirements
- precise work
- Ability to work in a team
- Interest in commercial activities
- Independence
Teaching content
- Knowledge of operational and commercial work processes
- Administrative and correspondence work
- Procurement and quotation: obtaining and processing quotations and orders
- Basic principles of business accounting in the areas of accounting, costing, payroll accounting and bookkeeping
- Getting to know the entire organizational structure of the company
- Understanding the tasks and responsibilities of the individual operating areas
Areas of responsibility and activities
Industrial clerks carry out office, administrative and organizational activities in industrial companies in all sectors of the economy. For example, they work in purchasing, materials management, accounting, human resources, sales or marketing. Industrial clerks working in purchasing provide the raw materials and supplies required for the industrial production process. Industrial clerks working in sales process customer orders and customer inquiries.
In the warehouse, industrial clerks check the incoming and outgoing goods and materials, issue warehouse receipt certificates and usually keep computerized stock lists and files. The industrial clerks employed in the HR department calculate the wages and salaries of the employees working in the company.
Apprenticeship in Wiener Neustadt
Process technology
Apprenticeship
Three and a half years
Berufsschule
Neunkirchen
Requirements
- Interest in technology and automation
- Technical understanding
- logical-analytical thinking
- Enjoy organizational activities
Teaching content
- Operating and monitoring production machine workflows and recognizing and eliminating simple process disruptions in the production process
- Programming and adjusting computer-controlled machines and systems
- Management and control of production processes
- Reading and applying technical documents, such as sketches, drawings, work instructions, work plans, assembly layouts, product routing plans, operating instructions, maintenance plans, servicing plans, circuit diagrams
- Implementation and use of defined work steps, means and methods
- Selection, procurement, testing and storage of required materials (raw materials, additives and auxiliary materials)
- Planning the use of tools, devices and technical production aids, especially for computer-aided production machines and systems
- Setting up, retooling, loading, starting up and emptying production systems
- Application of company-specific information and communication technologies
- Monitoring and ensuring production quality
- Maintenance of tools, machines and equipment
Areas of responsibility and activities
Optimized production processes are the heart of production at ZKW Elektronik GmbH. Process technicians ensure that these processes are constantly improved by controlling, monitoring and repairing these machines, as well as operating, maintaining and optimizing the associated computer systems.
With this specialized knowledge, process technicians become an irreplaceable element within every production process. They are experts who not only systematically monitor production processes and investigate their weak points, but also document and continuously improve them. They not only look at the production section of the overall production process, but also keep an eye on the processes in logistics and quality control as higher-level experts.
I will be happy to answer all your questions about our training and further education program at the Wiener Neustadt site.
Marion Grill
HR ZKW at the Wiener Neustadt site
marion.grill@zkw.at
+43 2622 26800 5124
Trial apprenticeship
If you are still unsure about which apprenticeship best suits your skills and interests, why not come to us and do a “trial apprenticeship”?
This initial contact with your desired profession will help you directly compare your personal career ideas with the professional reality on site. This allows you to find a suitable apprenticeship quickly and easily and train to become a highly qualified specialist.
Send us your online application for your desired taster day!
Apprenticeship with Matura
Training with added value
The professional and personal development of our apprentices is very important to us – we support both to the best of our ability. One offer in this context is the apprenticeship with Matura – this is how we promote the interaction of practical knowledge with theoretical knowledge. Those who follow this path gain the best possible qualifications.
The combination of apprenticeship and high school diploma enables our apprentices to learn their dream job, earn their own money and still not have to do without the high school diploma. With the degree in their pocket, they have access to all fields of study – and their career opportunities at ZKW are also greatly enhanced.
This is how it works
We offer an apprenticeship with Matura from the second year of the apprenticeship; determined apprentices can take the Berufsreifeprüfung during their apprenticeship. This is taught in German, English and mathematics – at ZKW and mainly during working hours.
We will be happy to provide you with all the details of the apprenticeship with Matura in a personal interview.
I look forward to informing you about our development programs.
Nina Mader
HR ZKW at the Wieselburg site
nina.mader@zkw.at
+43 7416 505 2427
Attention students, pupils and interested parties.
At the ZKW Group, you have the opportunity to enter the professional world through internships or to complete your bachelor’s, diploma or master’s thesis with our support.
Challenging duties are waiting for YOU
We offer you the opportunity to obtain deep insight into work processes at an innovative and forward-thinking industry leader in the automotive industry through a professional internship. You will take on responsibility and duties, and work independently at your own work station. We give you the space to discover your commitment, your ambition, and your personal initiative. Challenging duties are waiting for you, and you’ll need excellent communication skills and a team spirit to handle them.
We generally offer trainee positions in all technical areas, most of which can serve as a jumping off point for a career with our company later on.
Application and current jobs
You can find current available internships in our job portal You are also welcome to send us a speculative application with a cover letter, CV, and references.
The future of the industry in your hands?
At ZKW, we’re very interested in your suggested topics for your thesis, and we’re also happy to work with you to find forward-thinking and practical topics. You will be assigned a personal advisor while writing your Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. thesis with us, and you will be integrated into company processes through your internship.
We want your final thesis to help shape the future of our industry. That’s why we want to grow and perform alongside you.
Application and current jobs
You can find current available internships in our job portal You are also welcome to send us a speculative application with a cover letter, CV, and references.
Connected to research and training
Collaboration with schools, vocational colleges, and universities plays an important role in ZKW HR. These are just some of the services we offer:
- Company tours for high school and university students
- Holiday and professional internships
- Company presentations
- Support in writing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral theses
Company shuttle
Cooperation with the IAESTE student organization, which comes to ZKW headquarters for a company visit each year with students from technical universities (TU Wien, JKU Linz). Students receive intensive insight into research and & development as well as production.
ZKW cooperates with the following educational institutions:
Universities
- Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
- Montanuniversität Leoben
- Technische Universität Wien
Vocational colleges
- FH Steyr
- FH Technikum Wien
- FH Wels
- FH Wiener Neustadt
Secondary schools
- HTL St. Pölten
- HTL Steyr
- HTL Waidhofen/Ybbs
Insight for high school and university students
Choosing a career, and the company where you want to do your training and possibly work later on – these are the kinds of decisions that lay the groundwork for personal success.
To help young people make these decisions, ZKW offers excursions for secondary school classes and university student groups. Participants get to know the company, its employees, and their everyday work during company tours.
Target audiences
- General secondary school (above 3rd class)
- Classes from polytechnical schools in Wieselburg and Wr. Neustadt
- Classes from technical vocational schools and higher technical institutions
- Student groups from vocational schools and universities with a technical focus
When are excursions available: year-round, with advance registration How long do company tours last: around three hours
Application and current jobs
You can find current available internships in our job portal You are also welcome to send us a speculative application with a cover letter, CV, and references.
Explore careers and earn money
Are you a secondary school or university student who wants to earn money over the summer or complete a required internship?
ZKW offers you the opportunity to do so in a variety of departments. You can start a position with us in commercial or technical areas or in production – from July to September.
Application
- When? Beginning of September – end of February
- How? Applications only accepted online
- What? Application should include a cover letter, CV, and most recent grades
I am pleased to introduce all pupils, students and interested parties to the various opportunities for further development at and with ZKW.
Vanessa Geyer
HR ZKW at the Wieselburg site
vanessa.geyer@zkw.at
+43 7416 505 2410
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Competence Training Center
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The application process at ZKW
We cannot do the application for you. But we will explain to you what you are looking for in the application process for a position at the ZKW Group.
Careers abroad
We speak a lot of languages at the ZKW Group. The world’s fastest-growing company in the automotive industry offers its employees a wide range of opportunities to make a career abroad – from lower Austria to Mexico or Manchuria.