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Engineers

Shape Industry 4.0 and climate change in Germany. Numerous career paths are open to you in the field of engineering.
March 27, 2025 by
Engineers
GerAfrik

Integrate Industry 4.0!

Germany is renowned for its engineering expertise and the quality of its machinery and equipment, electrotechnical products, and cars. The use of digital technologies is opening up a multitude of new opportunities and business models for companies, as well as for their employees — especially in the field of engineering.

Figures on Industry 4.0 in Germany.

73% of companies.

They claim that Industry 4.0 reduces CO₂ emissions.

More than 6 out of 10 companies.

They have already implemented measures characteristic of Industry 4.0.

Your career prospects.

As an engineer, you will find many career opportunities in Germany, as your qualifications are in high demand across numerous economic sectors. The field of research and development (R&D) is currently experiencing strong growth in engineering jobs. In addition, the following branches are particularly sought after at the moment: 

  • Automation technique
  • Monitoring of work planning and architecture
  • Automotive sector, also electromobility and autonomous driving
  • Renewable energy and environmental protection
  • Artificial intelligence (AI)

The engineering profession allows you to work in a wide variety of fields, such as technical planning and production management, quality assurance, construction, or the design of devices and models. Many well-trained engineers hold leadership positions. 

Do I need a visa? 

As a citizen of the European Union, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway, or Switzerland, you do not need a visa or residence permit. Citizens of other countries require a residence permit to take up employment in Germany. In the 'Visa' section, you can learn more about the work visa for skilled workers and the EU Blue Card..