The MPI for Physics offers in-depth training with excellent individual support on state-of-the-art machines and technologies. For example, you will learn how to mill/turn with CNC machines or how to create CAD constructions. For this, web-based learning programs are used. As a fully trained industrial mechanic, your expertise and craftsmanship will be in high demand and indispensable in the industry.
Learning content:
- Manual production, drilling, turning and milling of metals, plastics and high-tech materials. This involves manufacturing various projects during basic training (e.g. Formula 1 car, compressed air engine, locomotive, television tower).
- In the course of their training, trainees also learn about other areas of mechanics. Some of these are taught outside our training workshop in our technical departments or even across institutes:
- Control technology (pneumatics)
- Welding
- Assembly of modules
- Introduction to CAD
- 3D printing
- Basic training in electronics
- Our trainees can contribute to our experiments according to their level of training.
Start of training: 1 September
Duration of training: 3.5 years (early examination possible after 3 years if performance is good)
What do our trainees say?
“I'm training as an industrial mechanic because I'm very interested in manual work. Why the Max Planck Institute for Physics? Quite simply: there is no mass production here, each workpiece is individually designed and you work hand in hand with physicists on the various projects. All areas of learning are explained and demonstrated very well from a technical and manual point of view. There is also a very pleasant working atmosphere.” - Raffael Freudenstein
“The trainees get a great start to their careers here. We can actively participate in the projects, immerse ourselves in all the different areas of the profession and learn to make the most of what we know. It's great that our own brains are challenged here! We learn to find solutions to problems independently and still get all the support we need.” - Lena Hofmann
“In order to answer the questions of physics, new machines and devices have to be designed and built all the time. From the idea to the finished product, many people from different countries and professions work together at the Max Planck Institute for Physics to find the best possible solution. And because there are still plenty of unanswered questions in physics, there's never a dull moment here!” - Ludwig Weingartner