Apprenticeship as a physics laboratory technician (m/f/d)
Testing - measuring - documenting
Physics laboratory technicians are largely responsible for the implementation of technical processes and analyses and are actively involved in the development of various innovative materials and products. With your versatility, you contribute to the development of new technologies. You will work closely with scientists and engineers.
Carolin Fürst
Technical Trainer
Your tasks
- Testing material properties and drawing conformity using optical methods for quality assurance
- Setting up and carrying out pneumatic and hydraulic tests to analyze material properties
- Cleaning and separating working materials in preparation for further analyses
- Investigation of environmental influences on physical properties to evaluate material resistance
- Documentation of work processes and results for traceability and quality assurance
Facts about your apprenticeship
What you need
- At least a high school diploma
- Enthusiasm for physics, chemistry and technology
- Manual skills and technical understanding
- Enjoy solving problems
Important school subjects
- Mathematics
- chemistry
- Physics
Duration of training
3 ½ years
Vocational school
Selb
Your career prospects
Subsequent operational departments
- Central laboratory & test engineering
- Testing departments (hydraulics / pneumatics)
- Quality management
Further training opportunities
If you want to develop your career, you can pursue further professional training and obtain the following qualifications, for example: state-certified technician specializing in physics technology, materials technology or environmental protection technology. You can also develop internally to become both a specialist expert and a manager, so there are many paths open to you.