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Betriebsingenieur/Betriebsingenieurin - Maschinenbau

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Salary: what employees earn

Actual salary (BA Entgeltatlas), not a pay scale. Median pay of full-time employees subject to social insurance; part-time is not included. The salary in your contract may differ.

Median per month (gross)

€4,573

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€3,880 – €5,384

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 25102 This occupational group covers several occupations, not only this one.
  • Data import: October 2026
  • Reference period of the figure: not stated in the dataset
  • The source states the number of cases and the publication threshold.

Source: BA-Entgeltatlas

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Pay scales and minimum rates

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Statutory minimum wage

  • Statutory

    €13.90 per hour

    valid from 2026-01-01, until 2026-12-31

    § 1 Nr. 1 MiLoV5: „ab 1. Januar 2026 13,90 Euro brutto je Zeitstunde“

Source: Fifth Minimum Wage Adjustment Ordinance (MiLoV5), Federal Law Gazette 2025 I No. 268 · As of 2026-10-27

Upcoming rates (1)

  • Statutory

    €14.60 per hour

    valid from 2027-01-01 · upcoming

    § 1 Nr. 2 MiLoV5: „ab 1. Januar 2027 14,60 Euro brutto je Zeitstunde“

Source: Fifth Minimum Wage Adjustment Ordinance (MiLoV5), Federal Law Gazette 2025 I No. 268 · As of 2026-10-27

Statutory minimum training pay (§ 17 BBiG), € gross per month

What counts is the year training starts, not the month of payment: whoever starts in 2026 keeps the 2026 rate.

Terms explained
Generally binding collective agreement (AVE)
A collective agreement that the labour ministry has declared binding for all employers in a sector – even without union membership.
Framework agreement (Manteltarifvertrag)
Sets general working conditions such as working hours, leave and notice periods, not the level of pay.
Pay agreement (Entgelttarifvertrag)
Sets how much is paid per pay grade.
Pay grade (Entgeltgruppe)
The classification by task and qualification. It decides which amount in the pay table applies to you.

Which pay scale might apply to you?

We show no sector pay scale for this occupation. Check step by step: region, employer and sector, bargaining parties, scope and period, then the original text. A match means “possibly relevant, please check”, not “applies to you”.

BMAS collective agreement register

Career: possible moves

Occupations people move to from this one. Every rating shows how it was derived.

  • Ausbilder

    Bildung, Training & Beratung

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Derivation

    What you bring: Führungserfahrung, mechanical engineering, Normenkenntnis, Produktion

    What is still missing: AEVO, Curriculumentwicklung, Didaktik, Prüfungsvorbereitung

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (3)
    • Curriculumentwicklung
      1 option
      • AdA/AEVO
        Description from the dataset

        Die Ausbildereignungsprüfung (AEVO) nach Ausbildereignungsverordnung vermittelt didaktische Grundlagen inklusive Planung und Strukturierung von Ausbildungseinheiten — das ist der Kern-Einstieg in Curriculumentwicklung für betriebliche Ausbilder. Ergänzend helfen Weiterbildungen zu Lernzielformulierung und Kompetenzorientierung bei einer Handwerkskammer oder IHK. Die vorhandene Führungserfahrung und Produktions-Expertise erleichtern die fachpraktische Kursgestaltung erheblich.

    • Erwachsenenpädagogik und Didaktik
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird neu aufgebaut durch die AEVO-Vorbereitung (Lerntheorien, Methodik) und praktische Ausbildungserfahrung; optional ein Seminar zu Erwachsenenbildung oder betrieblicher Didaktik an einer Volkshochschule oder Berufsschule

    • Prüfungsvorbereitung und Bewertung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird neu aufgebaut durch die AEVO-Ausbildung (Prüfungsmethodik, Bewertungskriterien) und die Mitarbeit in IHK-Prüfungsausschüssen; das bereits vorhandene Maschinenbau-Fachwissen bringst du direkt mit

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  • Innovation Manager

    Management & Strategie

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Derivation

    What you bring: Fertigung, Methodik, project management, Prototyping development

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • Innovations-Frameworks (Design Thinking, Lean Startup)
      1 option
      • Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Design-Thinking- oder Lean-Startup-Zertifikat (Hochschule oder Berufsverband) — berufsbegleitend möglich; baut auf der bereits vorhandenen Lean/KVP-Methodik auf

    • Business-Case-Entwicklung und ROI-Bewertung
      1 option
      • Weiterbildung
        Description from the dataset

        wird neu aufgebaut durch ein betriebswirtschaftliches Kompaktseminar (IHK oder Hochschule) zu Investitionsrechnung und Business-Case-Methodik; die vorhandene Projektleitung in Entwicklungsprojekten schafft einen guten Anknüpfungspunkt

    • Innovations-Portfolio-Steuerung
      1 option
      • IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Steuerung eines Innovationsportfolios (Stage-Gate, Portfolio-Bewertung, Ressourcenallokation über Projekte) wird durch gezielte Weiterbildung in Innovationsmanagement an Hochschulen oder durch anerkannte Weiterbildungsangebote bei Fachschulen erworben. Projektleitungserfahrung und Prototyping-Kompetenz sind übertragbar. Wird teils neu aufgebaut.

    • Stakeholder-Management auf C-Level
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird neu aufgebaut durch schrittweise Übernahme von Präsentations- und Steuerungsverantwortung gegenüber der Unternehmensführung; optional ein Führungs- oder Executive-Communication-Seminar

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  • Unternehmensberater

    Management & Strategie

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Derivation

    What you bring: Lean, Problemlösungskompetenz, project management, Technische Prozessexpertise

    What is still missing: Branchenwissen, Business Development, Client Management, Consulting

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • Branchenwissen
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Branchenwissen für Unternehmensberatung wird durch gezielte Projekteinsätze in neuen Branchen aufgebaut. Die technische Prozessexpertise aus dem Maschinenbau ist als analytische Basis bereits vorhanden; fehlende Sektorkenntnis wird durch Desk Research, Branchenberichte und erste Kundenprojekte in der Zielbranche systematisch ergänzt. Fachpublikationen und Verbands-Netzwerke unterstützen den Aufbau.

    • Business Development
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird neu aufgebaut on-the-job; ein betriebswirtschaftliches Grundlagenseminar (IHK oder Hochschule) kann die strategische Markt- und Vertriebsperspektive ergänzen

    • Client Management und Präsentation
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird neu aufgebaut durch wachsenden Kundenkontakt in Projekten; optional ein Verhandlungs- oder Präsentationsseminar (IHK oder Berufsverband); die bereits vorhandene Projektleitung in der Produktion schafft ein solides Fundament

    • Consulting-Methodik und analytische Frameworks
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird neu aufgebaut durch Einstieg in eine Beratungsrolle oder Inhouse-Consulting und aktives Einarbeiten in strukturierte Problem-Solving-Methoden (MECE, Issue-Tree); die vorhandene Problemlösungskompetenz und Lean/KVP-Erfahrung bieten einen direkten Anknüpfungspunkt

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Further paths have not been researched reliably yet.

Where else you can go

Routes many people do not think of straight away. Every statement names source and date; what is missing reads “not documented yet”.

  • Trainer of apprentices in your company (AEVO)

    You train apprentices on the job, plan their training and support their learning. You pass your expertise on at the workplace and in groups.

    Why you fit

    Your mechanical engineering practice and your familiarity with standards and documentation help you guide apprentices. What is new: didactics, training planning and examination methods.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Course on trainer aptitude with an exam before the IHK. Topics: planning training, recruiting apprentices, on-the-job training, supporting learning, group training, completing training.

    Source: IHK Bergische, Lehrwerkstatt Solingen: Ausbilder-Eignung · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    Example course at the IHK workshop in Solingen: 6 days full-time, about 58 teaching hours plus about 14 hours of self-study. Other providers schedule differently.

    Source: IHK Bergische, Lehrwerkstatt Solingen: Ausbilder-Eignung · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Cost
    Example course: 820 € course fee plus about 253 € IHK exam fee (2026 dates).

    Source: IHK Bergische, Lehrwerkstatt Solingen: Ausbilder-Eignung · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask your IHK about dates for trainer aptitude courses and exams, and check with your employer whether it needs trainers.

  • Industrial foreman, metal (IHK master)

    You take on technical, organisational and leadership tasks in plant maintenance, production and assembly. You may also handle in-company training tasks.

    Why you fit

    Your practice in production and plant upkeep counts toward the required work experience. The qualification is a recognised advancement with a leadership share.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Exam in two parts: cross-field basic qualifications and action-specific qualifications; level 6 of the German Qualifications Framework. Admission: a metal-trade qualification, or another qualification plus two years of practice, or four years of practice; one more year of practice for the second part.

    Source: IHK Kassel-Marburg: Industriemeister Metall · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Funding covers courses that prepare for qualifications from publicly regulated exams under the Vocational Training Act (§ 2 (1) AFBG). § 1 AFBG provides contributions toward course costs and living costs; living-cost support only where the funds are not otherwise available.

    Source: §§ 1, 2 AFBG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Submit an admission enquiry to your IHK before you book a preparation course.

  • State-certified mechanical engineering technician

    You take on technical planning, design or production tasks at technical-school level, depending on specialisation in automation or manufacturing technology.

    Why you fit

    If you entered the field through training and practice, the technical school deepens mechanics, machine elements, control and manufacturing technology.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Technical school for mechanical engineering, for example the Rudolf-Diesel-Fachschule in Nuremberg, Bavaria; the details apply to this school. Admission there: full-time a completed vocational qualification plus one year of work experience, part-time a completed vocational qualification, with work experience gained alongside. Part-time students choose the automation or manufacturing technology profile in the third year; the school is a focus school for artificial intelligence. A cooperation agreement with TH Nürnberg governs credit toward modules of the mechanical engineering bachelor.

    Source: Stadt Nürnberg, Rudolf-Diesel-Fachschule: Maschinenbau · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    Example Nuremberg (Bavaria): two years full-time, three years part-time.

    Source: Stadt Nürnberg, Rudolf-Diesel-Fachschule: Maschinenbau · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask a technical school in your state for its admission rules and part-time options.

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  • Certified technical business manager (IHK)

    You combine technical and business knowledge and solve problems in the company's management and performance process, including organisation, personnel management and accounting.

    Why you fit

    As an operations engineer you already work where technology meets operations; the exam adds business administration, financing and leadership. Engineers with two years of practice are admitted.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Three exam parts: business action and operational performance process; management and leadership; cross-disciplinary technical part with a project paper (30 calendar days) and a technical discussion. Part II only after part I.

    Source: IHK Stuttgart: Technischer Betriebswirt · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    The qualification is assigned to level 7 of the German Qualifications Framework (master level).

    Source: IHK Stuttgart: Technischer Betriebswirt · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Submit the admission application online to your IHK before you book a course.

  • Occupational safety specialist

    You advise the company on occupational safety and accident prevention and support safety-engineering tasks.

    Why you fit

    Your understanding of plants, machines and operations is the technical base. As an engineer you meet the statutory entry requirement.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Basic qualification as engineer, technician or master craftsperson, at least two years of practice, and safety-engineering expertise from courses run by the statutory accident insurance bodies. Sector-specific add-on qualifications exist for people changing industries.

    Source: DGUV: Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    § 7 ASiG: An employer may appoint as safety engineer only someone entitled to use the title engineer who has the required safety-engineering expertise.

    Source: § 7 ASiG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Ask the accident insurance body responsible for your company about expertise courses.

  • Industrial engineering master's (M.Sc., part-time)

    You deepen business and technical knowledge in a postgraduate programme and prepare for leadership and management tasks.

    Why you fit

    With a first degree and work experience after it you meet the entry requirements. Without a business degree you take a preparatory course.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Example Leuphana Professional School: postgraduate programme for working people with a first degree and at least one year of relevant work experience after that degree. Without a business degree and without equivalent management qualifications, the business-basics preparatory course is mandatory. Award: Master of Science in industrial engineering.

    Source: Leuphana Professional School: Bewerbung Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Check the university's admission rules and whether your degree and experience suffice.

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