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Learning from the world market leader.

Are you about to graduate from school or do you already have your degree in your pocket? Start your apprenticeship or your dual studies at RATIONAL!

Around 80 apprentices and dual students are currently being trained by us.

Exciting tasks and projects, personal responsibility right from the start, and constant further development await you at RATIONAL.

Your environment: modern workplaces and an incomparable culture of trust between all levels. You will be supported and intensively promoted through regular exchanges with our highly motivated team of trainers, and you will learn to master your tasks with confidence while constantly developing your working methods.

In the same way, you will be able to make independent decisions during your training, because we trust you.

Learning from the world market leader.

Are you about to graduate from school or do you already have your degree in your pocket? Start your apprenticeship or your dual studies at RATIONAL!

Around 80 apprentices and dual students are currently being trained by us.

Exciting tasks and projects, personal responsibility right from the start, and constant further development await you at RATIONAL.

Your environment: modern workplaces and an incomparable culture of trust between all levels. You will be supported and intensively promoted through regular exchanges with our highly motivated team of trainers, and you will learn to master your tasks with confidence while constantly developing your working methods.

In the same way, you will be able to make independent decisions during your training, because we trust you.

Our training professions (m/f/d).

The profession for the metal-electrical all-rounder.

Learning content of the 3.5-year training:

  • Machining of metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics
  • Planning, assembly and testing of electrical and electronic circuits and controls
  • Construction and commissioning of electrical and electropneumatic systems and controls
  • Programming of SPS (programmable logic controller)
  • Handling of electronic measuring instruments
  • Commissioning of machines, testing equipment and plants

The basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn the skills of metalworking, electrical engineering, electropneumatics and control technology. This basic knowledge is deepened in the component factory, the inner box production and in the assembly islands.

The theoretical training takes place at the Landsberg vocational school.

The profession for the metal-enthusiastic tinkerer with a small electrical component.

Learning content of the 3.5-year training:

  • Machining of metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics, e.g. cutting, machining (milling, turning), joining and shaping
  • Assembling and adjusting assemblies
  • Commissioning of machines, testing equipment and systems
  • Installation and commissioning of electro-pneumatic control systems

The basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn the skills of metalworking, electrical engineering, electropneumatics and control technology. The deepening of this basic knowledge takes place in the component factory, the inner box production and in the assembly islands.

The theoretical training takes place at the Landsberg vocational school.

The profession for the interested logistician.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

  • Use of work and material handling equipment, e.g. forklift trucks
  • Receiving and storing goods
  • Picking and packing of goods
  • Handling of logistical processes, as well as quality assurance measures, e.g. handling of goods and participation in logistical planning and organization processes
  • Dispatch of goods, preparation of accompanying documents and implementation of load securing measures

After an introductory week, you will usually start your training in our production department to get to know our product and the production processes right from the start. Subsequently, all the necessary knowledge of the job description is taught in various sub-processes of shipping, such as order processing, picking, handling/loading. We use modern software solutions for this purpose.

The theoretical training takes place at the Landsberg vocational school.

The profession for a quick start in the metal sector.

Learning content of the 2-year training:

  • Checking the properties of metals and materials such as iron, steel, copper or aluminium.
  • Selection of suitable tools and machines
  • Adjustment and monitoring of the machines
  • Manual machining or finishing of the components
  • Checking the quality of the components or products

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

The theoretical training takes place at the Herzogsaegmuehle vocational school.

The profession for the IT enthusiastic programmer.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

  • Development of complex software solutions incl. testing and documentation
  • Development of interface concepts and user interfaces
  • Software maintenance and operation in a complex corporate environment

After an introductory week and getting to know our production and our products, you will start your training directly in our IT department. During your training, you will work in the various IT departments and thus get to know the entire IT. The focus is on the further development and support of complex software solutions. This is done in close cooperation with our "customers" (the users) in order to support their work and business processes in the best possible way with suitable software systems.

The theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Fuerstenfeldbruck.

 

 

 

 

(C) Berufsschule Fuerstenfeldbruck

The profession for helpful experts of IT systems.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

  • Worldwide consulting and support for end users
  • Hardware and software failure analysis
  • System support, configuration and integration
  • Maintenance of various networks and infrastructures

After an introductory week and getting to know our production and our products, you will start your training directly in our IT department. After that, you will join the ServiceDesk team in IT. Here you will advise and support our end users worldwide. In the course of your training, you will get to know the other areas of "Operations" and "Client & Communication", where you will learn how to handle our server structures, telephony, conference systems, and much more.

The theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Fuerstenfeldbruck.

 

 

 

 

(C) Berufsschule Fuerstenfeldbruck

The profession for the commercial all-rounder.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

Getting to know and supporting all commercial company processes - from the order to customer service.

You will start your training with an introductory week, usually in our production department, in order to get to know our product and the production processes right from the start. During your apprenticeship, you will support various processes such as purchasing, marketing, sales, shipping, central services, finance, accounting, human resources and accounting/controlling. Here you will be taught all the necessary skills for the job. We use modern software solutions for this.

The theory lessons take place at the vocational school in Schongau.

 

 

 

 

The profession for the gourmet with a strong passion for food and its preparation.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

  • Learning technical kitchen procedures, e.g. different cooking methods
  • Creating dishes for communal catering and for à la carte
  • Product presentation in the catering area
  • Apply hygiene regulations
  • Cost control, merchandise management and kitchen organization

After an introductory week, you will usually start in our production department to get to know our product and the production processes right from the start. The training takes place in our company restaurants. There you will learn, among other things, the different types of cuts and classic preparation methods as well as the creation of buffets and menus. This basic knowledge will be deepened in our training center and at our training partner.

The theory lessons take place at the vocational school in Munich.

 

 

 

 

(C) "Städtische Berufsschule Hotel-,
Gaststätten- und Braugewerbe" Munich

The profession for the metal-electrical all-rounder.

Learning content of the 3.5-year training:

  • Machining of metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics
  • Planning, assembly and testing of electrical and electronic circuits and controls
  • Construction and commissioning of electrical and electropneumatic systems and controls
  • Programming of SPS (programmable logic controller)
  • Handling of electronic measuring instruments
  • Commissioning of machines, testing equipment and plants

The basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn the skills of metalworking, electrical engineering, electropneumatics and control technology. This basic knowledge is deepened in the component factory, the inner box production and in the assembly islands.

The theoretical training takes place at the Landsberg vocational school.

The profession for the metal-enthusiastic tinkerer with a small electrical component.

Learning content of the 3.5-year training:

  • Machining of metals, non-ferrous metals and plastics, e.g. cutting, machining (milling, turning), joining and shaping
  • Assembling and adjusting assemblies
  • Commissioning of machines, testing equipment and systems
  • Installation and commissioning of electro-pneumatic control systems

The basic training takes place in our training workshop. There you will learn the skills of metalworking, electrical engineering, electropneumatics and control technology. The deepening of this basic knowledge takes place in the component factory, the inner box production and in the assembly islands.

The theoretical training takes place at the Landsberg vocational school.

The profession for the interested logistician.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

  • Use of work and material handling equipment, e.g. forklift trucks
  • Receiving and storing goods
  • Picking and packing of goods
  • Handling of logistical processes, as well as quality assurance measures, e.g. handling of goods and participation in logistical planning and organization processes
  • Dispatch of goods, preparation of accompanying documents and implementation of load securing measures

After an introductory week, you will usually start your training in our production department to get to know our product and the production processes right from the start. Subsequently, all the necessary knowledge of the job description is taught in various sub-processes of shipping, such as order processing, picking, handling/loading. We use modern software solutions for this purpose.

The theoretical training takes place at the Landsberg vocational school.

The profession for a quick start in the metal sector.

Learning content of the 2-year training:

  • Checking the properties of metals and materials such as iron, steel, copper or aluminium.
  • Selection of suitable tools and machines
  • Adjustment and monitoring of the machines
  • Manual machining or finishing of the components
  • Checking the quality of the components or products

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

The theoretical training takes place at the Herzogsaegmuehle vocational school.

Der Beruf für den IT-begeisterten Programmierer.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

  • Development of complex software solutions incl. testing and documentation
  • Development of interface concepts and user interfaces
  • Software maintenance and operation in a complex corporate environment

After an introductory week and getting to know our production and our products, you will start your training directly in our IT department. During your training, you will work in the various IT departments and thus get to know the entire IT. The focus is on the further development and support of complex software solutions. This is done in close cooperation with our "customers" (the users) in order to support their work and business processes in the best possible way with suitable software systems.

The theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Fuerstenfeldbruck.

 

 

 

 

(C) Berufsschule Fuerstenfeldbruck

Der Beruf für hilfsbereite Experten von IT-Systemen.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

  • Worldwide consulting and support for end users
  • Hardware and software failure analysis
  • System support, configuration and integration
  • Maintenance of various networks and infrastructures

After an introductory week and getting to know our production and our products, you will start your training directly in our IT department. After that, you will join the ServiceDesk team in IT. Here you will advise and support our end users worldwide. In the course of your training, you will get to know the other areas of "Operations" and "Client & Communication", where you will learn how to handle our server structures, telephony, conference systems, and much more.

The theoretical training takes place at the vocational school in Fuerstenfeldbruck.

 

 

 

 

(C) Berufsschule Fuerstenfeldbruck

The profession for the commercial all-rounder.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

Getting to know and supporting all commercial company processes - from the order to customer service.

You will start your training with an introductory week, usually in our production department, in order to get to know our product and the production processes right from the start. During your apprenticeship, you will support various processes such as purchasing, marketing, sales, shipping, central services, finance, accounting, human resources and accounting/controlling. Here you will be taught all the necessary skills for the job. We use modern software solutions for this.

The theory lessons take place at the vocational school in Schongau.

 

 

 

 

The profession for the gourmet with a strong passion for food and its preparation.

Learning content of the 3-year training:

  • Learning technical kitchen procedures, e.g. different cooking methods
  • Creating dishes for communal catering and for à la carte
  • Product presentation in the catering area
  • Apply hygiene regulations
  • Cost control, merchandise management and kitchen organization

After an introductory week, you will usually start in our production department to get to know our product and the production processes right from the start. The training takes place in our company restaurants. There you will learn, among other things, the different types of cuts and classic preparation methods as well as the creation of buffets and menus. This basic knowledge will be deepened in our training center and at our training partner.

The theory lessons take place at the vocational school in Munich.

 

 

 

 

(C) "Städtische Berufsschule Hotel-,
Gaststätten- und Braugewerbe" Munich

Any questions about our apprenticeship programs? Contact our apprenticeship experts, the apprentices themselves, directly via: azubi@rational-online.com.

Our dual degree programs.

The technical study for innovators.

In this broad-based course of study over 3.5 years, you will be able to develop and manufacture mechanical, electrical and mechatronic components and machines.

Your areas of work in the company include product development, the production and delivery process and application development with the following contents:

  • Engineering trade
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Tools and methods of product development & quality assurance
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

 

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

 

Course of your dual studies:

The program consists of in-company training as a mechatronics technician and a course of study. Both are combined in this model and you obtain two degrees (IHK degree & Bachelor of Engineering). You complete the first part of the training up to the final exam part 1 in our training workshop. After that, you will alternate between university semesters, training periods and practical phases in the company up to the Part 2 final examination. After the Part 2 final examination, further practical phases in the company and university semesters follow. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company.
You will take part in a regular study program that is optimally supplemented by practical assignments in the company. The theory can thus be directly implemented in practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and obtain a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

 

 

 

The study for technicians with IT affinity.

Computer engineering deals with issues in which electrical engineering and computer science interact. Typical topics with a focus on electrical engineering are control engineering and embedded systems; on the information technology side, these are time-critical applications, communication technology, and Internet of Things/Industry 4.0.

Computer science deals with the structure and operation of IT systems, software development methods, computer networks and databases. In addition, the bachelor's program introduces students to related disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, numerical methods, physics and business administration and teaches strategies for method selection and development as well as modeling and problem solving.

Your areas of operation in the company include product development, the production and delivery process and application development with the following content:

  • Engineering trade
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Tools and methods of product development & quality assurance
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

We offer the dual study program Computer Engineering & Information Technology as a study program with in-depth practical experience at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Course of your dual studies:

It consists of a regular study program, optimally complemented by practical placements within the company. This allows you to directly apply theoretical knowledge in practice. At the end of the program, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and earn a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) or Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) degree.

The economic study with a global orientation.

The broad-based business degree program includes:

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

Your areas of work in the company include marketing, sales, purchasing, production, accounting, finance, human resources, controlling and customer service.

Course of your dual studies (3 years):

After the introductory week, you start your training with a practical phase in one of the company's core processes. During the practical phases, you will get to know a wide variety of areas and independently implement project work. During your training, you will also have the opportunity to get to know one of our subsidiaries. In addition, we will be happy to support you in completing a theoretical semester at a partner university abroad.

We offer dual studies at the Baden-Wuerttemberg 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.

The degree for shaping digital transformation within companies.

This comprehensive business-oriented program includes:

  • Economics
  • Programming
  • Databases in the context of Business Engineering
  • Understanding and developing business processes
  • Project work

Your areas of application within the company include Business Applications & Processes, Application Management, and Business Information Services.

Course of your dual studies:

You will begin the three-year program after an introductory week with a one-month practical phase in one of the aforementioned areas. In October, you will start your first theoretical phase (A-Phase). During the practical phases, you will gain insights into various departments and independently implement project work. Additionally, we support you in completing a theoretical semester at a partner university abroad. We offer this dual study program at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Ravensburg. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor’s thesis, which involves addressing a practical problem using scientific methods.

The ideal program for those with a keen interest in food production.

In this comprehensive 3.5-year program, you'll learn theoretical scientific content alongside important aspects of practical implementation in production, marketing, and trade. You will be prepared for various tasks that you can practically apply at RATIONAL.
Your areas of application within the company include Cooking Applications, Cooking Technology, Cooking Research, and Cooking Structures with the following content:
• Data collection and processing (e.g., using RATIONAL measuring instruments)
• Presentation, interpretation, and presentation of results
• Experiment and task planning
• RATIONAL working methods: Working in a multi-project environment (e.g., sprint planning or effort estimation)
We offer the dual study program in Food Technology as a study program with extended practice at the Weihenstephan University of Applied Sciences in Triesdorf.
 

Structure of the dual program:

It consists of a regular study program, optimally complemented by practical placements within the company. This allows you to directly apply theoretical knowledge in practice. At the end of the program, you will write a bachelor's thesis at the company and earn the Bachelor of Science degree.

The degree for the future of the digital world.

In this comprehensive 3.5-year program, you will not only learn about technical requirements but also gain important knowledge in economic and social areas. You will be prepared for key positions of the future and will be involved as an IT engineer in the entire process from conception to the finished product. This includes hardware or software development, as well as managing costs, schedules, and system design.

Your Areas of Application within the Company:

  • Product Management
  • IT
  • IT Security
  • Product Development
  • Production
  • Logistics

You will cover topics such as:

  • 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 with in-depth practical training at the universities of Kempten, Memmingen, and Augsburg.

 

Structure of the dual program:

This program consists of regular academic studies, optimally complemented by practical assignments within the company. This allows you to directly apply theoretical knowledge in practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis at the company and obtain the degree of Bachelor of Engineering.

The technical study for innovators.

In this broad-based course of study over 3.5 years, you will be able to develop and manufacture mechanical, electrical and mechatronic components and machines.

Your areas of work in the company include product development, the production and delivery process and application development with the following contents:

  • Engineering trade
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Tools and methods of product development & quality assurance
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

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

Course of your dual studies:

The program consists of in-company training as a mechatronics technician and a course of study. Both are combined in this model and you obtain two degrees (IHK degree & Bachelor of Engineering). You complete the first part of the training up to the final exam part 1 in our training workshop. After that, you will alternate between university semesters, training periods and practical phases in the company up to the Part 2 final examination. After the Part 2 final examination, further practical phases in the company and university semesters follow. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company.
You will take part in a regular study program that is optimally supplemented by practical assignments in the company. The theory can thus be directly implemented in practice. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and obtain a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
Here you can find the detailed schedule.

The study for technicians with IT affinity.

Computer engineering deals with issues in which electrical engineering and computer science interact. Typical topics with a focus on electrical engineering are control engineering and embedded systems; on the information technology side, these are time-critical applications, communication technology, and Internet of Things/Industry 4.0.

Computer science deals with the structure and operation of IT systems, software development methods, computer networks and databases. In addition, the bachelor's program introduces you to related disciplines such as mathematics, statistics, numerical methods, physics and business administration and teaches strategies for method selection and development as well as modeling and problem solving.

Your areas of application in the company include product development, the production and delivery process and application development with the following contents:

  • Engineering trade
  • Industry-specific customer and product knowledge
  • Tools and methods of product development & quality assurance
  • Project management methods
  • Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
  • Corporate philosophy, structure and culture

We offer the dual study program Computer Engineering & Information Technology as a study program with in-depth practical experience at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences.

Course of your dual studies:

It consists of a regular study program, optimally complemented by practical placements within the company. This allows you to directly apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Here you can find the detailed schedule. At the end of the program, you will write a bachelor's thesis in the company and earn a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science) or Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) degree.

The economic study with a global orientation.

The broad-based business degree program includes:

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

Your areas of work in the company include marketing, sales, purchasing, production, accounting, finance, human resources, controlling and customer service.

Course of your dual studies:

After the introductory week, you start your three year training with a practical phase in one of the company's core processes. During the practical phases, you will get to know a wide variety of areas and independently implement project work. During your training, you will also have the opportunity to get to know one of our subsidiaries. In addition, we will be happy to support you in completing a theoretical semester at a partner university abroad. We offer dual studies at the Baden Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Ravensburg. Here you can find the detailed schedule. At the end of your studies, you will write a Bachelor's thesis, i.e. you will work on a practice-related problem using scientific methods.

The degree for shaping digital transformation within companies.

This comprehensive business-oriented program includes:

  • Economics
  • Programming
  • Databases in the context of Business Engineering
  • Understanding and developing business processes
  • Project work

Your areas of application within the company include Business Applications & Processes, Application Management, and Business Information Services.

Course of your dual studies:

You will begin the three-year program after an introductory week with a one-month practical phase in one of the aforementioned areas. In October, you will start your first theoretical phase (A-Phase). During the practical phases, you will gain insights into various departments and independently implement project work. Additionally, we support you in completing a theoretical semester at a partner university abroad. We offer this dual study program at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) in Ravensburg. Here you can find the detailed schedule. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor’s thesis, which involves addressing a practical problem using scientific methods.

The ideal program for those with a keen interest in food production.

The ideal program for those with a keen interest in food production.
In this comprehensive 3.5-year program, you'll learn theoretical scientific content alongside important aspects of practical implementation in production, marketing, and trade. You will be prepared for various tasks that you can practically apply at RATIONAL.
Your areas of application within the company include Cooking Applications, Cooking Technology, Cooking Research, and Cooking Structures with the following content:
• Data collection and processing (e.g., using RATIONAL measuring instruments)
• Presentation, interpretation, and presentation of results
• Experiment and task planning
• RATIONAL working methods: Working in a multi-project environment (e.g., sprint planning or effort estimation)
We offer the dual study program in Food Technology as a study program with extended practice at the Weihenstephan University of Applied Sciences in Triesdorf.
 

Course of your dual studies:

It consists of a regular study program, optimally complemented by practical placements within the company. This allows you to directly apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Here you can find the detailed schedule. At the end of the program, you will write a bachelor's thesis at the company and earn the Bachelor of Science degree.

The degree for the future of the digital world.

In this comprehensive 3.5-year program, you will not only learn about technical requirements but also gain important knowledge in economic and social areas. You will be prepared for key positions of the future and will be involved as an IT engineer in the entire process from conception to the finished product. This includes hardware or software development, as well as managing costs, schedules, and system design.

Your Areas of Application within the Company:

  • Product Management
  • IT
  • IT Security
  • Product Development
  • Production
  • Logistics

You will cover topics such as:

  • 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 with in-depth practical training at the universities of Kempten, Memmingen, and Augsburg.

Course of your dual studies:

This program consists of regular academic studies, optimally complemented by practical assignments within the company. This allows you to directly apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Here you can find the detailed schedule. At the end of your studies, you will write a bachelor's thesis at the company and obtain the degree of Bachelor of Engineering.

Do you have any further questions or would you like to learn more about the dual study program? Then contact our students via: studenten@rational-online.com.

Trial Internship.

Explore the dream job already during school

During a trial internship, you will get your first insights into the professional world.
This way you can try out what you like and see where your talents lie.
A student internship is possible at fixed times.
As a rule, the internships take place at Easter and Whitsun.
You can find the exact periods here on this page.
Please apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and your most recent school report
stating the desired internship period.

Trial Internship.

Explore the dream job already during school

During a trial internship, you will get your first insights into the professional world.
This way you can try out what you like and see where your talents lie.
A student internship is possible at fixed times.
As a rule, the internships take place at Easter and Whitsun.
You can find the exact periods here on this page.
Please apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and your most recent school report
stating the desired internship period.

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