Apprenticeship at Viessmann Climate Solutions

Apprenticeships at Viessmann Climate Solutions are diverse and comprehensive. Whether in our technical, commercial or IT departments, every Climate Hero is given a solid foundation. Find the right apprenticeship programme for you – and join us in catalysing the energy transition!

Apprenticeships at Viessmann Climate Solutions

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Find your job at Viessmann Climate Solutions

Pursue a career as a mechatronics engineer in refrigeration technology, a warehouse clerk, a management assistant in wholesale and foreign trade, or choose from over 20 other apprenticeship programmes. Collaborate with us to shape sustainable living spaces for generations to come.

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Apprenticeship

Information about apprenticeships at Viessmann Climate Solutions

Viessmann Climate Solutions focuses on the future, with sustainability at the core of all our endeavours. Since the 1960s, we’ve been nurturing young talent through our apprenticeship programmes. Join Viessmann – and help tackle the greatest challenge of our time.

Key facts about your apprenticeship:

The apprenticeship is a dual study programme, combining on-the-job experience with vocational training, and lasts from two to three and a half years, depending on your chosen field.
You’ll benefit from comprehensive guidance from instructors and training officers, and enjoy additional support throughout your apprenticeship – for example, from a mentor in a senior year.
Explore a wide range of departments and roles, with options to work across Germany or even internationally.
We’ll provide you with high-quality tools throughout your apprenticeship.
During your apprenticeship, you’ll take part in workshops and pursue training tailored to your individual interests.

Our apprenticeships at a glance

We train - with guild companies as partners

As a facility mechanic specializing in plumbing, heating and air conditioning, you will plan, configure and install supply technology systems.

Your impact

Construction of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly systems
Planning, configuration, installation, connection and commissioning of technical supply systems
Carrying out maintenance and repairs, and offering customer advice
Individual practical phases in selected companies in the heating sector

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You have a good understanding of how technical equipment works
You are the go-to person for repairs in your household
It is easy for you to finish your tasks independently and responsibly

As an electrician specializing in industrial engineering, you will be responsible for the planning and installation of electrical systems and equipment.

Your impact

Planning, installing and maintaining energy supply systems and facilities
Installing instrumentation, control and automation technology, as well as alarm and lighting systems
Installing routing systems, information and power lines, and supply lines
Handover of systems and provision of services
Programming and configuration of systems

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You have a good understanding of how technical equipment works
You are the go-to person for repairs in your household
You achieved good grades in maths and physics

Dive into the world of metalwork as a metal technology specialist and master the art of shaping and joining metal.

Your impact

Maintenance of machinery and equipment
Manufacturing, assembling and disassembling metal structures
Joining components with various methods such as welding, bolting and riveting
Analysing and testing the functionality of technical systems

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You have a good understanding of how technical equipment works
You are the go-to person for repairs in your household
You achieved good grades in maths and physics

As an industrial mechanic, you will be an all-round mechanical expert.

Your impact

Building, installation, modification, conversion and maintenance of machinery and technical systems
Precise machining of parts
Troubleshooting, diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues
Overseeing production processes
Assembling prefabricated parts into machine tools or other special machines

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You are the go-to person for repairs in your household
You take responsibility of tasks and are aware of the possible consequences of your actions
You quickly adapt to new challenges and situations

As a mechatronics engineer, you will be an expert in both - electronics and mechanics.

Your impact

Integrating mechanical, electrical and electronic components into mechatronic systems
Installing and programming mechatronic systems
Commissioning, maintenance and assembly of systems
Setting up control systems and drive technology
Preparing technical documentation

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You have a good understanding of how technical equipment works
You are the go-to person for repairs in your household
You have a keen interest in physical processes and constructions

We train - with guild companies as partners

As a mechatronics engineer for refrigeration technology, you will be responsible for planning and creating refrigeration, air conditioning and heating facilities and systems.

Your impact

Installation, retrofitting and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems
Planning, manufacture and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Installation of electrotechnical and electronic plant components
Programming of instrumentation and control engineering
Work experience phases in selected companies in the heating sector.

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You have a good understanding of how technical equipment works
You can visualize and interact with 2D and 3D objects mentally
You take responsibility of tasks and are aware of the possible consequences of your actions

As a technical product designer, you will contribute significantly to the design and construction elements within product development and mechanical engineering.

Your impact

Developing technical products
Creation of 3D data models and technical documentation for components and systems
Creating drawings with CAD systems
Determination of component specifications
Involvement in design, construction and technical drawings for mechanical engineering and product development

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You can visualize and interact with 2D and 3D objects mentally
You excelled in mathematical problems at school
You have a good understanding of how technical equipment works

As a tool mechanic, you will be responsible for the production, assembly and maintenance of tool parts and devices for the mass production of components.

Your impact

Assembly of individual parts into finished tools
Machining workpieces or creating them by hand
Operating computer-controlled machinery
Installation, maintenance and servicing of tools and machines
Developing and implementing pneumatic and hydraulic circuits

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You have a good understanding of how technical equipment works
You value precision and responsibility in your work
You take responsibility of tasks and are aware of the possible consequences of your actions

As a machine and equipment manager, you are our expert for operating our numerous and diverse production machines. You can attend this apprenticeship at our location in Berlin-Rudow.

Your impact

Setting up and operating with machinery and equipment
Manual and mechanical production of components
Assembly and disassembly of components
Check tools, machines and systems and perform the simplest maintenance
Monitoring of production processes

Who you are

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You have technical interest
You have technical skill
You take responsibility of tasks and are aware of the possible consequences of your actions

Construction mechanics manufacture components, assemblies and metal structures from sheets, pipes or profiles by manual or mechanical manufacturing processes. You can attend this apprenticeship at our location in Berlin-Mittenwalde.

Your impact

Evaluation of design drawings, assembly, functional, switching and welding diagrams
MAG welding and TIG welding
Gain knowledge in gas and arc welding as well as burning cutting for welding training
Manufacture of components, assemblies and other metal structures
Sawing, cutting, tearing and bending of sheets
Assembly of components
Maintenance and repair of plants and machines

Who you are

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
You have good knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry as well as German and English
A sense of responsibility as well as organizational and team skills, commitment, willingness to learn and fun working in a team set you apart

As a foreign trade specialist, you will be an expert in the international movement of goods.

Your impact

Planning and overseeing purchasing, logistics and sales processes domestically and internationally
Controlling the flow of data and goods from order to delivery
Handling import and export activities
Overseeing national and international operational processes

Areas: Sales support, accounting and controlling, distribution and production logistics, marketing and sales

Your training experience will be enriched with a multi-week internship at a Viessmann Climate Solutions global location.

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You have completed your secondary education, qualifying you to attend a university or technical college
It’s easy for you to learn new languages and enjoy exploring new places around the world
You always keep an overview and make sure that you do your tasks without any problems
In exchange with other people, you can explain and represent your views

As an E-Commerce specialist, you are a talent in online retail.

Your impact

Analysing the needs and interests of our customers
Preparing and implementing online marketing measures
Providing customers with products and services via the internet
Enhancing the online visibility of the company and its products

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

Hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
Are adept at recognizing and catering to the needs and expectations of others
Are able to identify problems and develop possible solutions
Articulate and assert your points effectively in discussions

As a warehouse specialist, you will combine commercial knowledge with practical activities in our various logistics departments.

Your impact

Receiving, inspecting and storing goods
Transport and storage of goods
Picking, packing, loading and dispatching goods
Planning routes and optimizing logistical processes
Procurement of goods
Calculation and interpretation of logistics metrics

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

Hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
Excel in managing and executing tasks efficiently
Maintain an overarching perspective and consistently fulfil your responsibilities
Contemplate decisions thoroughly and take ownership of outcomes

As an IT specialist for systems integration, you will plan, configure and install complex and interconnected information and communication systems.

Your impact

Planning, installation, configuration, commissioning and management of networked systems
Programming software solutions
Designing, installing and managing networked IT systems
Advice, support and training for customers during the installation of new systems

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

Hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
Have a systematic approach to problem-solving
Can distil essential details from complex information
Are effective at communicating and team coordination

As an IT specialist in application development, you will be responsible for programming and developing databases and bespoke software solutions.

Your impact

Planning and building software solutions
Designing and executing tailored applications
Troubleshooting existing systems and testing new applications
Analyzing, evaluating and implementing user requirements for optimal technical outcomes

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

Hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)
Have a systematic approach to problem-solving
Can distil essential details from complex information
Are effective at communicating and team coordination

As an industrial clerk, you will steer the full range of commercial and business operations in the company.

Your impact

Procurement of materials, purchasing and sales
Assessing and coordinating staff requirements and deployment
Management of operational and business processes
Communication and negotiation with customers and suppliers
Accounting duties, including bookkeeping, checking receipts and writing overdue notices

Who you are

You are characterized by your strong team spirit and reliability. You also have the following skills:

You hold an intermediate ten-year school-leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife), or have completed your secondary education, qualifying you to enter a university or technical college
You liked solving complex mathematical problems at school
You maintain a holistic view while ensuring task completion
You articulate and assert your points effectively in discussions

As a specialist in wholesale and foreign trade management with the focus on wholesale trade, you buy goods and services and sell them on to commercial, craft and industrial companies. You advise your customers comprehensively about the characteristics of the goods and ensure a timely delivery to the right place. You make offers and negotiate terms.

You can attend this apprenticeship at our sales offices in Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg.

Your impact

Handling of business processes, for example in the following areas:

Sales and sales service
Distribution logistics
Marketing
Accounting and controlling

Who you are

You are customer-oriented and contact-friendly
Confident appearance and communication strength set you apart
You have technical understanding
You have organizational talent and handle your tasks with care

Specialists in Office Management carry out organizational and commercial-management activities. You can attend this apprenticeship at our location in Berlin-Mittenwalde.

Your impact

Processing of internal and external correspondence
Preparation and provision of documents for superiors and colleagues; preparation, design and execution of presentations
Organizational preparation and follow-up for meetings and conferences
Assumption of tasks in the areas of purchasing, human resources, controlling and order processing

Who you are

You have completed your secondary education, qualifying you to attend a university or technical college
You have good knowledge of mathematics, as well as German and English
A sense of responsibility, organizational and team skills, commitment, willingness to learn and enjoyment of working in a team set you apart

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Always in contact with people

Our apprenticeships often involve direct customer interaction. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in customer service or work closely with our trade partners at their job sites.

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Join the Young Talents Community

Exciting onboarding events like our introductory project week will make your transition into Viessmann Climate Solutions seamless. Regular community events will take place, both digital and in person, throughout your apprenticeship, integrating you into our expansive company network and setting the stage for a prosperous career.

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We’re always learning too

In Allendorf, for instance, our training factory is where apprentices master logistical processes or develop their own products. Using cutting-edge tools, we’re constantly refining our training methods to include new technologies that are relevant to various professions. Your apprenticeship will be enhanced with digital learning tools from start to finish.

Apprenticeship at Viessmann Climate Solutions

Aurelia Latona

Aurelia is completing her training as a mechatronics technician for refrigeration technology at Viessmann Climate Solutions, passing through several stations where she takes on her own responsibility.

Find your job at Viessmann Climate Solutions

With roles in commerce, IT, logistics, metalworking, electrical engineering, or technical product design, every aspiring Climate Hero can find their niche. Find the right apprenticeship programme for you – and join us in catalysing the energy transition!

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Contact us

If you have any questions about the dual study program at Viessmann Climate Solutions, please contact our Young Talents Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

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