Mitutoyo Trainee Program

Our apprenticeship programs

Trainee in Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management

Tasks:

Purchasing: Comparing offers, negotiating with suppliers and processing orders, primarily at the Japanese parent company and globally.
Sales: Supporting our customers, preparing offers and assisting with contract conclusions.
Logistics: Organising and monitoring the flow of goods, warehouse management and on-time deliveries
Accounting: Recording/ checking and evaluating business data

School qualification: At least secondary school certificate (Realschule)

Training duration: 3 years, can be shortened to 2.5 years with good performance

Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills, good understanding of mathematics and business processes, good command of English

Career opportunities after your training:

As a qualified wholesale and foreign trade specialist, you can continue your development and start your career in our Sales Department.
If you prefer purchasing, you can begin your professional journey in our Purchasing or Logistics Department.
Or if numbers are more your thing, Accounting or Controlling might be the right fit for you!

Trainee in Mechatronics

Tasks: Building, installing, and maintaining mechanical and electronic components

School qualification: At least secondary school certificate (Realschule)

Training duration: 3.5 years, can be shortened to 3 years with good performance

Skills: Interest in mechanics, electrics, and electronics; good understanding of mathematics and solid knowledge of physics

Career opportunities after your training:

After completing your training as a mechatronics engineer, you can work in our repair department.
You can continue your education to become a certified technician and work for us as an application engineer.
If you enjoy being on the road, then after completing your training as a certified technician, a service technician is the right job for you.

Trainee in Specialist for System Integration

Tasks: Expert for IT equipment within the company

School qualification: At least secondary school certificate (Realschule)

Training duration: 3 years, can be shortened to 2.5 years with good performance

Skills: Enjoy working with computer hardware and cabling; strong technical understanding; precise and careful working style

Career opportunities after your training:

You can continue working in system administration at our company.
Our machines are becoming increasingly IT-intensive. If you are also interested in technical details, you can continue your training in this area.

Please note: We do not offer IT Specialist training every year.

Open Trainee Positions

(Please note: English is part of our everyday work – but no stress, you’ll still speak plenty of German too.)

For a start date of 1.08.2026, we are looking for:

Trainee in Wholesale and Foreign Trade Management (m/f/d)
Trainee in Mechatronics (m/f/d)
Trainee in Specialist for IT-System Integration (m/f/d)

good to know

Please send your application to:

Gabriele Geisselhardt

Mitutoyo Europe GmbH

g.geisselhardt@mitutoyo.eu

Borsigstraße 8-10
41469 Neuss

What makes an apprenticeship at Mitutoyo special?

We have many years of experience in vocational training

In 2009 and 2018, we received an award as one of the best training companies

From your very first day, you’re part of the team

We live and value Japanese culture

Our vision for the future: advancing metrology to drive the transformation of the manufacturing sector

After completing your training, you’ll have many opportunities to grow and develop within the company

Your benefits during the apprenticeship

Commuting allowance or coverage of public transport ticket costs

13th-month salary

Coverage of textbook costs

Performance-related bonus payment depending on the company’s market success

Pilot Project: Dual Study Program after Apprenticeship

This year, we are launching a special pilot project: for the first time, we are supporting a dual student. After successfully completing his apprenticeship as a Mechatronics Technician, he is continuing his career with us by studying Industrial Engineering in a dual program.

This is made possible through our cooperation with the CBS International Business School, where he studies while gaining practical experience within our company. We actively support his studies and are proud to offer new development opportunities for dedicated young professionals.

European Business Specialist – Gaining International Experience

A highlight of our commercial apprenticeship is the additional qualification as a European Business Specialist. This program combines traditional business training with an international focus.

Our trainees have the opportunity to complete an internship at one of our subsidiaries abroad, gaining valuable professional and cultural experience. In doing so, we not only promote technical and business knowledge but also language skills, intercultural competence, and personal development.

Meet us in person!

You can find us at various trade fairs and events – come by and let’s get to know each other!

12 November 2025 – Date your Job in Dormagen
20 November 2025 – Trainee fair at Comenius Comprehensive School
16 December 2025 – Career fair at Gesamtschule an der Erft