Bachelor of Engineering – Vehicle Systems Engineering

What do I need to know about the profession?

DHBW Vehicle System Engineering students develop, design and test automotive components.

General

  • Duration of study: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Required school-leaving qualification:
    University entrance qualification (Abitur) or University of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) ->Include general test of study capability of the application.
  • Partner university: DHBW Ravensburg - Friedrichshafen campus

Further education opportunities

  • Master of Engineering

Activities

Requirements profile

  • Willingness to learn
  • Interest in maths and technology
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to think logically
  • Spatial sense
  • Systematic way of learning and working
  • Sense of responsibility

What will I learn in the specialist departments?

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Training centre:

  • Basics of metals technology
  • Basics of turning
  • Basics of milling
  • Basics of electrical engineering
  • Basics of control technology

Project work in one of the following fields:       

  • Plant construction
  • Automation
  • Casting methods - permanent moulds
  • Casting methods - lost moulds
  • Design series products
  • Design cast parts
  • Design operating equipment
  • Logistics
  • Machining
  • Quality management
  • Technical development
  • Testing
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Project work in one of the following fields:       

  • Plant construction
  • Automation
  • Casting methods - permanent moulds
  • Casting methods - lost moulds
  • Design series products
  • Design cast parts
  • Design operating equipment
  • Logistics
  • Machining
  • Quality management
  • Technical development
  • Testing
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    Bachelor thesis in one of the following fields:       

    • Plant construction
    • Automation
    • Casting methods - permanent moulds
    • Casting methods - lost moulds
    • Design series products
    • Design cast parts
    • Design operating equipment
    • Logistics
    • Machining
    • Quality management
    • Technical development
    • Testing

    Questions & answers on the application process at Handtmann

    Applications via the online portal are preferred.

    However, you still have the possibility to apply either by post or by mail.

    • Covering letter
    • Full curriculum vitae
    • Last 3 school records
    • Certificates

    The application portal is open from July of the previous year.

    You will receive confirmation of receipt after you have sent your application. You will therefore know that your documentation has definitely reached Handtmann.

    Your application documents will then be read personally and considered with respect to suitability by the training team. Therefore it may take a few weeks before you receive a reply. Thank you for your understanding. Even if it may take some time to consider your application, this on no account reflects on your chances of being accepted for the position.

    If your application and the requirements of your career aspiration match, we will invite you for a personal interview. This is usually with the respective instructor.

    Please refer to the Directions section to find out how to get to our locations.

    You will receive a written response to the success of your application in the weeks after the interview. If your application is confirmed, we will send you a trainee contract and further information.

    We ask for your patience. There may be several applicants and a decision can only be reached once all the interviews are complete.

    Of course you can apply again after an unsuccessful application. It is quite possible that a suitable trainee position will be available at a later date or that a skilled worker position is vacant after your training. We look forward to receiving your application.

    Your contacts

    Jessica Schultheiß
    Jessica Schultheiß
    Specialist Commercial Training

    Phone: +49 7351 342-2145
    Sarah Heim
    Sarah Heim
    Specialist Commercial Training

    Phone: +49 7351 342-2123

    How to reach us

    Contact us here