Apprenticeship as a precision optician (f/m/d) - 2026

ENABLE - Design the future through light. Excelitas is a world-leading technology company with more than 7,500 employees focused on delivering market-oriented solutions for OEMS and end users in the fields of sensor technology, detection, imaging, optics and special light sources for life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductors, aerospace and defense.

ENGAGE - Engage today and make your contribution to the future with us! Become part of the team that will turn to leading technology companies when it comes to pioneering photonic innovations.

EXCEL - At Excelitas Technologies you are the reason why we are outstanding.

Our Excelitas location in rain is our center of excellence for high-precision optics. From development to production on state-of-the-art machines, specialists work with passion to meet all customer requirements every day. A broad spectrum and a wide range of markets and applications are reliably supplied with high-precision optical components. Examples of applications are electronically controlled OP laser units and endoscopes in medical applications, head-up displays in aerospace, aerospace, aerospace cameras, as well as diverse special solutions in research and development.

With speed of light in your future as a fine optics (w|m|d) – precision meets innovation!

Perfect preparation: In our own workshop and with a professional instructor, you will learn everything about the processing of raw glasses and high-precision lenses, prisms and mirrors. High-Tech meets craftsmanship: We teach you to manufacture and assemble optical components according to technical drawings. You use state-of-the-art CNC technology. Quality that convinces: You learn the cleaning, coating and finishing of optical surfaces for highest precision and use the latest measurement and control methods. Work-life balance: your 35-hour week, 30 days vacation and flexible working hours make sure you have enough time for you and your hobbies. All-round careless package: To ensure that you are always fully concentrated in your tasks, you can strengthen yourself in our on-site / discounted canteen. On top for your training remuneration of currently €1,268 gross in 1. Year of teaching, expect a special payment, asset-effective services, monthly grants and many employee discounts. Both during and after your training, you can expect various further development opportunities – with us you get more than just one training!

Clearly after school: Whether middle school, middle maturity or Abi – you have the foundation for a top education with us. Natural sciences are your thing: you get to know mathematics, chemistry and physics in a completely new way. Handicraft talent: You like to pack up and be interested in technology. Quality awareness: You have an eye for detail and work with utmost care and accuracy. Readiness & Team spirit: You are flexible, reliable and always willing to develop yourself – and most likely in the team!

In Excelitas, we offer a combination of basic and flexible remunerations that differ at all our worldwide locations. Our comprehensive service package is country-specific, but you can count on these services: Competitive salary Pension/pension savings plans Activities for well-being Company events and discounts Premiums for employee recommendations Peer-to-peer recognition system and recognition of services Community initiative and charity donations Guidelines on the promotion of diversity and integration Flexible working conditions Global Mentoring Program