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Apprenticeships and dual
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Apprenticeships and dual study programmes at RATIONAL.

Breaking new ground together: The start of your success story.

 

Are you about to graduate or have you already done so? Then let's take a look at where your journey could take you. Training? Dual study programme? More technical? More administrative? Everything is possible with us. It's all exciting and you'll be working independently from day one.

Breaking new ground together: The start of your success story.

Are you about to graduate or have you already done so? Then let's take a look at where your journey could take you. Training? Dual study programme? More technical? More administrative? Everything is possible with us. It's all exciting and you'll be working independently from day one.

Benefits

Benefits

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Corporate benefits and special conditions Benefit from the best conditions with major brands and well-known labels. We also offer you exclusive offers and discounts from various providers in the Landsberg region.
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Excellent staff restaurant and meal allowance
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Subsidised access to various sports facilities through the 'EGYM Wellpass'
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Company pension scheme
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Company parties: Summer party and Christmas party
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Carnival in Landsberg on Shrove Thursday"

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships

The job for metal and electrical all-rounders.

The 3.5 year apprenticeship covers

  • Working with metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics
  • Designing, building and testing electrical and electronic circuits and controls
  • Designing and commissioning electrical and electro-pneumatic systems and controls
  • Programming PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
  • Use of electronic measuring instruments
  • Commissioning machines, test equipment and systems

Basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn metalworking, electrical, electropneumatic and control engineering skills. This basic knowledge is then developed in the component factory, inner box production and assembly islands.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Landsberg.

The job for metal and electrical all-rounders.

The 3.5 year apprenticeship covers

  • Working with metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics
  • Designing, building and testing electrical and electronic circuits and controls
  • Designing and commissioning electrical and electro-pneumatic systems and controls
  • Programming PLCs (programmable logic controllers)
  • Use of electronic measuring instruments
  • Commissioning machines, test equipment and systems

Basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn metalworking, electrical, electropneumatic and control engineering skills. This basic knowledge is then developed in the component factory, inner box production and assembly islands.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Landsberg.

The job for metal-loving tinkerers with a small electrical component.

The 3.5 year apprenticeship covers

  • Working with metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics, e.g. cutting, machining (milling, turning), joining and forming
  • Assembly and adjustment of components
  • Commissioning machines, test equipment and systems
  • Design and commissioning of electro-pneumatic controls

Basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn metalworking, electrical, electropneumatic and control engineering skills. This basic knowledge is then developed in the component factory, inner box production and assembly islands.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Landsberg.

The job for metal-loving tinkerers with a small electrical component.

The 3.5 year apprenticeship covers

  • Working with metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics, e.g. cutting, machining (milling, turning), joining and forming
  • Assembly and adjustment of components
  • Commissioning machines, test equipment and systems
  • Design and commissioning of electro-pneumatic controls

Basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn metalworking, electrical, electropneumatic and control engineering skills. This basic knowledge is then developed in the component factory, inner box production and assembly islands.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Landsberg.

The job for the logistics enthusiast.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

  • Using work and transport equipment, such as forklifts
  • Receiving and storing goods
  • Picking and packing goods
  • Carrying out logistical processes and quality assurance measures, e.g. handling goods and participating in logistical planning and organisational processes
  • Dispatching goods, preparing accompanying documents and securing loads

You will start your training after an induction week, usually on our production line, to get to know our product and production processes from the outset. You will then learn all the necessary skills for the job in various sub-processes of shipping, such as order processing, picking, handling and loading. We use modern software solutions to do this.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Landsberg.

The job for the logistics enthusiast.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

  • Using work and transport equipment, such as forklifts
  • Receiving and storing goods
  • Picking and packing goods
  • Carrying out logistical processes and quality assurance measures, e.g. handling goods and participating in logistical planning and organisational processes
  • Dispatching goods, preparing accompanying documents and securing loads

You will start your training after an induction week, usually on our production line, to get to know our product and production processes from the outset. You will then learn all the necessary skills for the job in various sub-processes of shipping, such as order processing, picking, handling and loading. We use modern software solutions to do this.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Landsberg.

The job for a quick start in the metal industry.

The 2 year apprenticeship covers

  • Testing the properties of metals and materials such as iron, steel, copper or aluminium
  • Selecting appropriate tools and machines
  • Setting up and monitoring machinery
  • Manual machining or reworking of components
  • Checking the quality of parts or products

Basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn metalworking skills. This basic knowledge is then developed in the component factory, inner box production and assembly islands.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Herzogsägmühle.

The job for a quick start in the metal industry.

The 2 year apprenticeship covers

  • Testing the properties of metals and materials such as iron, steel, copper or aluminium
  • Selecting appropriate tools and machines
  • Setting up and monitoring machinery
  • Manual machining or reworking of components
  • Checking the quality of parts or products

Basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn metalworking skills. This basic knowledge is then developed in the component factory, inner box production and assembly islands.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Herzogsägmühle.

The perfect profession for IT enthusiasts and aspiring programmers.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

  • Development of complex software solutions, including testing and documentation
  • Design of interface concepts and user interfaces
  • Maintenance and operation of software in a complex corporate environment

You will begin your training with an introductory week and an introduction to our production and products before diving straight into our IT department. Throughout your training, you will rotate through various IT divisions, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our entire IT landscape. The focus is on developing and maintaining complex software solutions in close collaboration with our "customers" (users) to support their work and business processes with the best possible software solutions.

The theoretical training takes place at Fürstenfeldbruck vocational school.

The perfect profession for IT enthusiasts and aspiring programmers.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

  • Development of complex software solutions, including testing and documentation
  • Design of interface concepts and user interfaces
  • Maintenance and operation of software in a complex corporate environment

You will begin your training with an introductory week and an introduction to our production and products before diving straight into our IT department. Throughout your training, you will rotate through various IT divisions, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our entire IT landscape. The focus is on developing and maintaining complex software solutions in close collaboration with our "customers" (users) to support their work and business processes with the best possible software solutions.

The theoretical training takes place at Fürstenfeldbruck vocational school.

The job for our IT system experts.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

  • Advising and supporting end users
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software
  • Systems support, configuration and integration
  • Maintenance of various networks and infrastructures

You will start your training directly at our IT ServiceDesk after an introductory week where you will get to know our production and products. There you will advise and support our end users at RATIONAL. In the course of the training you will get to know the other areas 'Operations' and 'Client & Communication', where you will learn how to work with our server structures, communication systems, conference systems and much more.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Fürstenfeldbruck.

The job for our IT system experts.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

  • Advising and supporting end users
  • Troubleshooting hardware and software
  • Systems support, configuration and integration
  • Maintenance of various networks and infrastructures

You will start your training directly at our IT ServiceDesk after an introductory week where you will get to know our production and products. There you will advise and support our end users at RATIONAL. In the course of the training you will get to know the other areas 'Operations' and 'Client & Communication', where you will learn how to work with our server structures, communication systems, conference systems and much more.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Fürstenfeldbruck.

The job for commercial all-rounders.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

Learning about and supporting all commercial business processes - from orders to customer service.

You will start the training with an induction week, usually in our production department, so that you can get to know our products and production processes from the outset. As part of your training, you will support a range of processes including purchasing, marketing, sales, despatch, facilities management, finance, accounting, human resources and accounting/controlling. You will learn all the skills required for the job and be encouraged to work independently. You will develop skills in digital business process design, collaboration, communication design and individual work organisation, to name but a few. We use modern software solutions.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Schongau.

The job for commercial all-rounders.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

Learning about and supporting all commercial business processes - from orders to customer service.


You will start the training with an induction week, usually in our production department, so that you can get to know our products and production processes from the outset. As part of your training, you will support a range of processes including purchasing, marketing, sales, despatch, facilities management, finance, accounting, human resources and accounting/controlling. You will learn all the skills required for the job and be encouraged to work independently. You will develop skills in digital business process design, collaboration, communication design and individual work organisation, to name but a few. We use modern software solutions.

Theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Schongau.

The job for foodies with a passion for food and cooking.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

  • Learning kitchen techniques, such as different cooking methods
  • Creating dishes for industry catering and à la carte
  • Presenting products in the dining room
  • Applying hygiene regulations
  • Cost control, merchandise management and kitchen organisation

You will start after an induction week, usually on our production line, to get to know our product and production processes from the outset. Training takes place in our staff canteens. There you will learn about the different types of cuts and classic preparation methods, as well as how to create buffets and menus. This basic knowledge is then developed in our training centre and with our training partner.

Theory lessons take place at the vocational school in Munich.

The job for foodies with a passion for food and cooking.

The 3 year apprenticeship covers

  • Learning kitchen techniques, such as different cooking methods
  • Creating dishes for industry catering and à la carte
  • Presenting products in the dining room
  • Applying hygiene regulations
  • Cost control, merchandise management and kitchen organisation

You will start after an induction week, usually on our production line, to get to know our product and production processes from the outset. Training takes place in our staff canteens. There you will learn about the different types of cuts and classic preparation methods, as well as how to create buffets and menus. This basic knowledge is then developed in our training centre and with our training partner.

Theory lessons take place at the vocational school in Munich.

Dual study programmes

Dual study programmes

The engineering degree for innovators.

This broad-based study programme, which lasts 3.5 years, will enable you to develop and manufacture mechanical components and machines. At the university, you can specialise in areas such as design and development or production technology.
In the company, you will be involved in product development, the production and delivery process and application development:

  • Engineering
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Product development and quality assurance tools and methods
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and action
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

We offer a dual study programme in mechanical engineering with in-depth practical training at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Structure of the dual study programme:

The programme consists of a regular course of study, which is optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows you to put theory directly into practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical engineering) degree.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

The engineering degree for innovators.

This broad-based study programme, which lasts 3.5 years, will enable you to develop and manufacture mechanical components and machines. At the university, you can specialise in areas such as design and development or production technology.

In the company, you will be involved in product development, the production and delivery process and application development:

  • Engineering
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Product development and quality assurance tools and methods
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and action
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

We offer a dual study programme in mechanical engineering with in-depth practical training at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Structure of the dual study programme:

The programme consists of a regular course of study, which is optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows you to put theory directly into practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical engineering) degree.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

The engineering degree for innovators.

This broad-based study programme, which lasts 3.5 years, will enable you to design and manufacture mechanical, electrical and mechatronic components and machines.
In the company, you will be involved in product development, the production and delivery process and application development:

  • Engineering
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Product development and quality assurance tools and methods
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and action
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

We offer a dual study programme in mechatronics with in-depth practical training at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Structure of the dual study programme:

The programme consists of a regular course of study, which is optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows you to put theory directly into practice. At the end of your studies, you write a bachelor’s thesis in the company and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

The engineering degree for innovators.

This broad-based study programme, which lasts 3.5 years, will enable you to design and manufacture mechanical, electrical and mechatronic components and machines.
In the company, you will be involved in product development, the production and delivery process and application development:

  • Engineering
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Product development and quality assurance tools and methods
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and action
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

We offer a dual study programme in mechatronics with in-depth practical training at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Structure of the dual study programme:

The programme consists of a regular course of study, which is optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows you to put theory directly into practice. At the end of your studies, you write a bachelor’s thesis in the company and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

The course for technicians with an affinity for IT.

Technical computer science deals with issues where electrical engineering and computer science interact. Typical electrical engineering topics include control engineering and embedded systems, while IT topics include time-critical applications, communications technology and the Internet of Things/Industry 4.0.
Computer science deals with the structure and functioning of IT systems, software development methods, computer networks and databases. In addition, the bachelor's programme introduces students to related disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, numerical methods, physics and business administration, and teaches strategies for selecting and developing methods as well as for modelling and problem solving.

In the company, you will be involved in product development, the production and delivery process and application development:

  • Engineering
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Product development and quality assurance tools and methods
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and action
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

We offer a dual study programme in technical informatics and computer science with in-depth practical training at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Structure of the dual study programme (3 years):

The programme consists of a regular course of study, which is optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows you to put theory directly into practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (technical computer science) or a Bachelor of Science (computer science).

Click here for a detailed timetable.

The course for technicians with an affinity for IT.

Technical computer science deals with issues where electrical engineering and computer science interact. Typical electrical engineering topics include control engineering and embedded systems, while IT topics include time-critical applications, communications technology and the Internet of Things/Industry 4.0.
Computer science deals with the structure and functioning of IT systems, software development methods, computer networks and databases. In addition, the bachelor's programme introduces students to related disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, numerical methods, physics and business administration, and teaches strategies for selecting and developing methods as well as for modelling and problem solving.

In the company, you will be involved in product development, the production and delivery process and application development:

  • Engineering
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Product development and quality assurance tools and methods
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and action
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

We offer a dual study programme in technical informatics and computer science with in-depth practical training at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Structure of the dual study programme (3 years):

The programme consists of a regular course of study, which is optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows you to put theory directly into practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (technical computer science) or a Bachelor of Science (computer science).

Click here for a detailed timetable.

A business degree with a global perspective.

The broad business studies programme includes

  • International business knowledge
  • Extensive foreign language skills
  • Intercultural skills
  • International project work

You will work in areas such as marketing, sales, purchasing, production, accounting, finance, human resources, controlling and customer service.

Structure of the dual study programme (3 years):
After the induction week, you will begin your training with a placement in one of the company's core processes. During the practical phases, you will get to know a wide range of areas and carry out project work independently. You will also have the opportunity to get to know one of our subsidiaries during your training. We are also happy to support you in completing a theory semester at one of our partner universities abroad.

We offer the dual study programme at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Ravensburg.
At the end of your studies you will write a bachelor thesis, i.e. you will work on a practical problem using scientific methods.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

A business degree with a global perspective.

The broad business studies programme includes

  • International business knowledge
  • Extensive foreign language skills
  • Intercultural skills
  • International project work

You will work in areas such as marketing, sales, purchasing, production, accounting, finance, human resources, controlling and customer service.

Structure of the dual study programme (3 years):

After the induction week, you will begin your training with a placement in one of the company's core processes. During the practical phases, you will get to know a wide range of areas and carry out project work independently. You will also have the opportunity to get to know one of our subsidiaries during your training. We are also happy to support you in completing a theory semester at one of our partner universities abroad.

We offer the dual study programme at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Ravensburg.
At the end of your studies you will write a bachelor thesis, i.e. you will work on a practical problem using scientific methods.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

The study programme for shaping digitalisation in companies.

The broad business studies programme includes

  • Economics
  • Programming
  • Databases in the context of business engineering
  • Understanding and designing business processes
  • Project work

You will work in business applications & processes, application management and business information services.

Structure of the dual study programme (3 years):

After the induction week, you will begin your training with a one-month practical placement in one of the above areas and start the first theoretical phase (A-phase) in October. During the practical phases, you will get to know a wide range of areas and carry out project work independently. We are also happy to support you in completing a theory semester at one of our partner universities abroad.
We offer the dual study programme at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Ravensburg.
At the end of your studies you will write a bachelor thesis, i.e. you will work on a practical problem using scientific methods.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

The study programme for shaping digitalisation in companies.

The broad business studies programme includes

  • Economics
  • Programming
  • Databases in the context of business engineering
  • Understanding and designing business processes
  • Project work

You will work in business applications & processes, application management and business information services.

Structure of the dual study programme (3 years):

After the induction week, you will begin your training with a one-month practical placement in one of the above areas and start the first theoretical phase (A-phase) in October. During the practical phases, you will get to know a wide range of areas and carry out project work independently. We are also happy to support you in completing a theory semester at one of our partner universities abroad.
We offer the dual study programme at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Ravensburg.
At the end of your studies you will write a bachelor thesis, i.e. you will work on a practical problem using scientific methods.

Click here for a detailed timetable.
 

This is a course for anyone with a keen interest in food production.

In this broad-based study programme, which lasts 3.5 years, you will learn not only the theoretical science, but also important aspects of its practical application in production, marketing and trade. You will be prepared for a wide range of tasks that you can put into practice at RATIONAL.

Your areas of work in the company are cooking applications, cooking technology, cooking research and cooking structures with the following content:

  • Data collection and processing (e.g. using RATIONAL measuring instruments)
  • Displaying, interpreting and presenting results
  • Planning experiments and tasks
  • RATIONAL work methods: Working in a multi-project environment (e.g. sprint planning or effort estimation)

We offer the dual study programme in food technology as a course of study with in-depth practical experience at the Weihenstephan University of Applied Sciences in Triesdorf.

Structure of the dual study programme:

The programme consists of a regular course of study, which is optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows you to put theory directly into practice. At the end of your studies, you write a bachelor’s thesis in the company and graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

This is a course for anyone with a keen interest in food production.

In this broad-based study programme, which lasts 3.5 years, you will learn not only the theoretical science, but also important aspects of its practical application in production, marketing and trade. You will be prepared for a wide range of tasks that you can put into practice at RATIONAL.

Your areas of work in the company are cooking applications, cooking technology, cooking research and cooking structures with the following content:

  • Data collection and processing (e.g. using RATIONAL measuring instruments)
  • Displaying, interpreting and presenting results
  • Planning experiments and tasks
  • RATIONAL work methods: Working in a multi-project environment (e.g. sprint planning or effort estimation)

We offer the dual study programme in food technology as a course of study with in-depth practical experience at the Weihenstephan University of Applied Sciences in Triesdorf.

Structure of the dual study programme:

The programme consists of a regular course of study, which is optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows you to put theory directly into practice. At the end of your studies, you write a bachelor’s thesis in the company and graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Click here for a detailed timetable.

Studying for the future of the digital world.

In this broad-based course of study over 3.5 years, you will learn not only technical requirements but also important economic and social topics.

In addition, you will be prepared for key positions of our future and will be there as an IT engineer throughout the entire process, from the conception to the finished product. This includes, for example, hardware or software development, but you also keep an eye on everything in terms of costs, time schedules or system design.

Your areas of work in the company are in product management, IT, IT security, product development, production and logistics with the following content:

  • Digital supply chain management
  • Automation technology / robotics
  • Applied industrial data systems
  • Measurement and control systems
  • Fundamentals of industrial data systems

We offer the dual study program in systems engineering as a course of study with in-depth practical experience at the universities of applied sciences in Kempten, Memmingen and Augsburg.

The course of your dual studies:

It consists of regular studies, which are optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows theory to be directly implemented in practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

You can find the exact schedule here.

Studying for the future of the digital world.

In this broad-based course of study over 3.5 years, you will learn not only technical requirements but also important economic and social topics.

In addition, you will be prepared for key positions of our future and will be there as an IT engineer throughout the entire process, from the conception to the finished product. This includes, for example, hardware or software development, but you also keep an eye on everything in terms of costs, time schedules or system design.

Your areas of work in the company are in product management, IT, IT security, product development, production and logistics with the following content:

  • Digital supply chain management
  • Automation technology / robotics
  • Applied industrial data systems
  • Measurement and control systems
  • Fundamentals of industrial data systems

We offer the dual study program in systems engineering as a course of study with in-depth practical experience at the universities of applied sciences in Kempten, Memmingen and Augsburg.

The course of your dual studies:

It consists of regular studies, which are optimally complemented by practical assignments in the company. This allows theory to be directly implemented in practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and earn a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

You can find the exact schedule here.

Work experience placement

Could your dream become your career?
Give it a try. Gain a first insight into the world of work. Find out what you like. Show us your talents. All this is possible with an internship at RATIONAL.

  • Duration: 1 week
  • Start: around the Easter and Whitsun holidays
  • Individual start possible
  • Application: Online with cover letter, CV and last school report, desired internship period
  • Application deadline: at least 4 weeks before the desired start date
  • Indicate if internship is compulsory or voluntary

Note: You must be at least 14 years old to apply for a compulsory internship. If you are interested in a voluntary internship, you must be at least 15 years old.

Work experience placement

Could your dream become your career?
Give it a try. Gain a first insight into the world of work. Find out what you like. Show us your talents. All this is possible with an internship at RATIONAL.

  • Duration: 1 week
  • Start: around the Easter and Whitsun holidays
  • Individual start possible
  • Application: Online with cover letter, CV and last school report, desired internship period
  • Application deadline: at least 4 weeks before the desired start date
  • Indicate if internship is compulsory or voluntary

Note: You must be at least 14 years old to apply for a compulsory internship. If you are interested in a voluntary internship, you must be at least 15 years old.

Good to know...

Good to know...

Is there an application deadline for apprenticeships and dual programme studies?
We always start selecting applicants in the summer for the following year's training year (e.g. in July 2029 for the 2030 training year). You can apply for an apprenticeship or dual study programme as long as it is advertised on our careers page. After that, all places will have been filled.

How do I apply?
We can only accept online applications. Please apply via our careers page and the relevant job advertisement. Unfortunately we cannot consider applications by post or email.

What documents should I submit?
Your application should include a current CV and a covering letter. If you are applying for an internship, please include your preferred dates. Please always send us your most recent half-yearly report and your annual report from the previous school year.

What school leaving certificate do I need to do an apprenticeship at RATIONAL?
We offer apprenticeships for all school-leaving qualifications. Depending on the training occupation, a qualified secondary school leaving certificate, an intermediate secondary school leaving certificate or the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) is required. A (technical) higher education entrance qualification is required for the dual study programmes. You can find more information on this in the job advertisement for the respective training occupation.

Will I be taken on after my apprenticeship?
The chances of being taken on at RATIONAL after successfully completing your training or dual study programme are good. It is important to us to support, look after and retain our trainees and students in the long term.

What is the pay like?
At RATIONAL you will have a 38-hour week with 30 days' holiday (which can be freely planned, except for Christmas in the technical area). We will pay you:
1st year of apprenticeship €1,225
2nd year of training €1,314
3rd year of training €1,428
4th year of apprenticeship €1,496
We also pay holiday and Christmas bonuses, as well as a travel allowance. Other great benefits await you.

Can I do an internship at RATIONAL and how old do I need to be?
Compulsory work experience for school pupils is possible from the age of 14. You will need a certificate from your school. For a voluntary internship you must be at least 15 years old. If we are currently offering a work placement for school pupils, you will find the vacancy on our careers page. Please always state the period you are interested in when you apply. FOS work placements are co-ordinated by schools only. Please contact the FOS work experience coordinator at your school for more information.

Can I get a holiday job at RATIONAL?
Yes, you must be at least 15 years old. Placements are only available in production and logistics and you should be available for at least two weeks. If we offer holiday jobs, you will find the job advertisement on our careers page. If there are no holiday jobs advertised, then unfortunately we are not currently offering any.

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Junior Group

The Junior Group - RATIONAL's own training company - was set up in 2020 to promote cooperation between technical and commercial trainees and dual students. It manufactures and sells grills and accessories.
By working independently, the members of the Junior Group assume responsibility, make decisions and actively contribute to the success of the group.
In the training workshop, the technical apprentices take care of the entire grill production process. In the commercial area, the work is divided between a strategic and an operational team. The strategic team is responsible for long-term projects such as marketing and event planning, while the operational team organises the day-to-day business, such as invoicing, collecting the grills and keeping the cash book.

Social projects

An essential part of training at RATIONAL is social commitment. Our aim is for every trainee to take part in a social project at least once during the programme and to make a contribution to the region. In addition, social projects promote team development and cohesion, add variety to the daily work routine and provide new insights into other fields of activity outside of industry. These experiences are not only valuable for professional development, but also for personal development. In the past, for example, we have built and painted fences for a local riding school and built a garden shed for the kindergarten's toys. For an animal sanctuary, we have built raised beds, painted the garden shed and built large shelters for the animals living there. The feedback from the trainees is consistently enthusiastic. They particularly appreciate the opportunity to work creatively on projects, meet new people and do something useful at the same time - helping people and animals is a particularly fulfilling experience.

Integration in training

The issue of integration also plays an important role at RATIONAL. In 2015, for example, the entry qualification for the profession of metal technician was offered for the first time. With this skilled occupation, RATIONAL enables two to four young people from a wide range of backgrounds to enter the world of work every year. This not only ensures a new generation of skilled workers, but also strengthens cultural diversity and attracts motivated apprentices. To support apprentices individually and overcome any language barriers, they can take language courses and receive support from our trainers that goes beyond traditional training. After completing the two-year training programme to become a metal technology specialist, apprentices also have the opportunity to extend their training by a further year. This allows them to successfully complete their training as industrial mechanics. Thanks to the excellent work and commitment of the training team, RATIONAL was awarded the 2022 Integration Prize by the government of Upper Bavaria.

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