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Diplom-Ingenieur/in (FH) - Maschinenbau, Umweltgerechte Konstruktion und Entwicklung

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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)

€7,084

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 25104 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

More about this figure

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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

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?

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BMAS collective agreement register

Career: possible moves

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

  • Lean Manager

    Logistik, Industrie & Produktion

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 18 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: production_planning, Prozessmanagement

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (1)
    • Lean-Methodik und Changemanagement(required)
      2 options
      • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 5 Tage, akkreditierter Bildungsträger
      • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 10 Tage, akkreditierter Bildungsträger
    Check this switch
  • Projektmanager/Projektmanagerin

    Management & Strategie

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 18 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: data warehouse, machine_operation, production_planning

    What is still missing: Confluence, Controlling, Partner Communication, Product Management, Strategic Finance

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (5)
    • Confluence
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kenntnisse in kollaborativer Dokumentationssoftware werden durch praktische Nutzung im Projektalltag aufgebaut. Herstellerseitige Dokumentation und innerbetriebliche Einarbeitung sind ausreichend; die Fähigkeit wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Controlling
      1 option
      • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Grundlagen des Projekt-Controllings lassen sich über einen IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang (z. B. Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung, Projektcontrolling) systematisch erwerben. Hochschulen und Fachschulen bieten ergänzende Weiterbildungsmodule an; die Fähigkeit wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Partnerkommunikation
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kommunikation mit internen und externen Projektpartnern wird durch strukturierte Praxis und Feedback aufgebaut. Die Fähigkeit wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Produktmanagement
      1 option
      • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Grundlagen des Produktmanagements lassen sich über einen IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang oder ein Hochschulzertifikat (z. B. Produktmanagement, technisches Marketing) erwerben. Die Fähigkeit wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Strategisches Finanzmanagement
      1 option
      • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Strategische Finanzgrundlagen lassen sich über einen IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang oder ein Hochschulzertifikat (z. B. Unternehmensfinanzierung, Investition und Finanzierung) erwerben. Ergänzend eignen sich Weiterbildungsangebote an Hochschulen und Fachschulen; die Fähigkeit wird neu aufgebaut.

    Check this switch
  • Vertriebsingenieur

    Sales & Customer

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-06-14

    Derivation

    What you bring: Logistikleitung, machine_operation, Medical Documentation, production_planning, Prozessmanagement, Transport

    What is still missing: data warehouse, machine_operation, production_planning

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (3)
    • Data Warehouse
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Grundkenntnisse in Data-Warehouse-Konzepten und -Systemen werden neu aufgebaut, etwa durch Hochschulkurse oder Weiterbildungsangebote im Bereich Datenmanagement und Business Intelligence für technische Fachkräfte.

    • Maschinenbedienung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Maschinenbedienung ist bereits als übertragbare Kompetenz vorhanden und kann im Vertriebskontext direkt eingesetzt werden.

    • Produktionsplanung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Produktionsplanung ist bereits als übertragbare Kompetenz vorhanden und kann im technischen Vertrieb zur Beratung von Kunden eingesetzt werden.

    Check this switch

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”.

  • Certified Technical Business Manager (IHK)

    You combine engineering with business administration and take on management roles, such as project, department or production management. The exam includes a project paper with a technical discussion.

    Why you fit

    Your engineering degree meets the admission rule if you have relevant experience. You bring your design and development experience into the project paper.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Admission with a state-recognised engineering degree and at least two years of relevant experience. The exam has three parts: business, management and leadership, and a technical project paper (30 calendar days) with an oral discussion. Classified at DQR level 7.

    Source: IHK Region Stuttgart, Geprüfter Technischer Betriebswirt · 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: Ask your IHK about admission and compare two course providers.

  • Project manager (IHK certificate)

    You plan and steer projects covering schedules, costs, resources and quality. This includes team leadership, communication and conflict resolution.

    Why you fit

    You have already supported design and development projects. The certificate puts that knowledge into a method.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK academy certificate “Projektmanager:in (IHK)” covering project planning, control, resource, cost, schedule and quality management, team building and leadership. The announcement names no special admission requirements.

    Source: IHK Südlicher Oberrhein, Projektmanager:in (IHK) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    60 teaching units, full-time on site. The page states one compact week, but the listed dates each span about two weeks; ask the IHK.

    Source: IHK Südlicher Oberrhein, Projektmanager:in (IHK) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    In Baden-Württemberg, eligible participants can get ESF funding of up to 45 %.

    Source: IHK Südlicher Oberrhein, Projektmanager:in (IHK) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Compare dates and costs at a chamber near you and check funding in your state.

  • Lean manager, production (IHK)

    You improve production processes using value stream analysis, kanban, heijunka, SMED and metrics such as OEE. You lead change in teams.

    Why you fit

    Your process understanding and technical problem solving help with metrics and improvements.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Online course with seven modules: value stream analysis, kanban loops, heijunka and SMED, metrics (incl. OEE), lean leadership. The page names no formal admission but expects prior lean knowledge.

    Source: IHK-Bildungshaus der IHK Region Stuttgart, Lean Manager Produktion · 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 whether your employer runs lean projects where you can gain experience.

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  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering

    You deepen mechanical engineering at master level, for example in eco-design, renewable energy conversion or process control. The degree opens roles with more responsibility.

    Why you fit

    Your FH diploma is a first degree that counts as a technical qualification for the master. Eco-design builds on your environmentally sound design work.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Example Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, M.Sc. mechanical engineering: technical first degree (bachelor or diploma), overall grade “good”, elective area incl. eco-design. Each university sets admission and deadlines itself.

    Source: Hochschule Darmstadt, Maschinenbau (M.Sc.) · 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: Read the exam regulation of a target university and clarify your admission.

  • Safety engineer (occupational safety specialist)

    You advise companies on occupational safety and accident prevention at machines and plants. You assess hazards and propose measures.

    Why you fit

    As an engineer with machine knowledge you meet the title requirement. You still need the safety-engineering expertise.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    An employer may appoint as safety engineer only someone entitled to use the title “Ingenieur” who has the safety-engineering expertise required for the tasks.

    Source: § 7 Arbeitssicherheitsgesetz (ASiG) · 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: Ask your statutory accident insurer which training it recognises.

  • Publicly appointed expert witness

    You write independent expert opinions for courts and private clients on technical questions. The appointment covers one field.

    Why you fit

    Your design and development experience can count as expertise if it is above average.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Requirements: demand in the field, special expertise, personal suitability and the facilities the field requires. The IHK has experts review your documents; in fields with specific appointment requirements a panel tests in writing and/or orally. Without specific rules you submit at least three expert opinions you wrote yourself.

    Source: IHK Region Stuttgart, Bestellung von Sachverständigen; § 36 GewO · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    At IHK Region Stuttgart (Baden-Württemberg), processing costs 680 € and the oath 260 €; panel expenses may add to this.

    Source: IHK Region Stuttgart, Bestellung von Sachverständigen · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Book a consultation at the responsible IHK.

  • Patent attorney

    You represent inventors and companies in protecting technical inventions. You work in a law firm or a company patent department.

    Why you fit

    Your development experience helps you understand inventions. A technical degree and practice are required.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Admission to training: science or engineering degree from a scientific university ending in a diploma or master, at least one year of practical technical work, and a training place in a firm or patent department. Without a law degree, the Patentanwaltskammer enrols you at FernUniversität Hagen.

    Source: Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt, Patentanwaltsausbildung · 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: Ask the DPMA whether your FH diploma counts and approach patent departments.

  • Sales engineer (IHK certificate)

    You sell and explain complex technical products and guide customers through offers and presentations. You combine engineering with sales.

    Why you fit

    You know design and development and can explain technology to customers.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Course “Vertriebsingenieur/-in – Technischer Vertriebsmanager/-in IHK” in the list of certificate courses run in cooperation; it teaches specialist knowledge for selling complex technical products. The course description names neither the type of qualification, duration nor requirements; an education partner runs it.

    Source: IHK Darmstadt, Zertifikatslehrgänge in Kooperation · 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: Ask IHK Darmstadt about duration, requirements and dates.

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