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Apprenticeships 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

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Sven Sokolovskij

After an one year internship in the office, Sven joined the incoming good department at Viessmann Climate Solutions by chance. He likes the work there so much that he starts an apprenticeship as a commercial warehouse specialist.

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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!

Check for apprenticeship positions

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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