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Pebio editorial team · Last updated: 31 October 2026

Ingenieur/in Maschinenbau Konstruktionstechnik

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Pay scales and minimum rates

These are minimums if the stated scope applies to your employment. This is not legal advice.

There is no verified statement on statutory pay under the BGB for this occupation yet.

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?

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.

  • 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
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  • 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 kollaborativen Wiki- und Dokumentationsplattformen wie Confluence werden durch Praxiseinsatz in Projektteams und Selbststudium anhand offizieller Produktdokumentation aufgebaut; wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Zertifikatslehrgang Projektcontrolling und Kostenmanagement bei IHK oder Hochschule — Budgetplanung, Kostenüberwachung und Berichterstattung in Projekten; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Partnerkommunikation
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Strukturierte Kommunikation mit externen Partnern, Lieferanten und Stakeholdern wird durch Projektmitarbeit in gemischten Teams und Kommunikationsseminare aufgebaut; wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Zertifikatslehrgang Produktmanagement und Produktentwicklung bei IHK oder Hochschule — Produktlebenszyklus, Roadmap-Planung und marktbasierte Anforderungssteuerung; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Strategisches Finanzmanagement
      1 option
      • Studium
        Description from the dataset

        Grundlagen strategischer Finanzplanung und Investitionsbewertung — vertiefbar durch betriebswirtschaftliche Zusatzmodule an Hochschulen oder Weiterbildungslehrgänge zu Unternehmensfinanzierung; wird neu aufgebaut.

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  • 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

        Data-Warehouse-Grundlagen (Datenmodellierung, ETL, Reporting) werden am effektivsten durch Praxisarbeit in datenintensiven Vertriebsumgebungen erworben. Begleitend bieten Fachseminare zu Business Intelligence und Datenbankgrundlagen bei neutralen Weiterbildungsträgern Orientierung. wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Maschinenbetrieb
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kenntnisse im Maschinenbetrieb sind laut Transferprofil bereits vorhanden und übertragbar. Für den Vertriebskontext genügt das vorhandene technische Verständnis; eine Vertiefung kann bei Bedarf durch Herstellerschulungen oder Fachseminare der entsprechenden Branche erfolgen. bereits vorhanden/übertragbar.

    • Produktionsplanung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Produktionsplanungswissen ist laut Transferprofil bereits vorhanden und übertragbar. Im Vertriebskontext sind Grundkenntnisse zur Machbarkeitseinschätzung und Lieferterminplanung ausreichend. bereits vorhanden/übertragbar.

    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”.

  • Calculation Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

    You check components and assemblies by calculation and simulation for strength, flow and load. You give design the dimensioning.

    Why you fit

    Mechanics, material mechanics and CAE skills from design count. You mainly lack depth in simulation, continuum mechanics and analytical calculation.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask for a calculation task in your project and learn your company's simulation software.

  • Sales Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

    You advise customers technically, clarify requirements and write quotes. You align feasibility and delivery dates with design and production.

    Why you fit

    Your technical understanding of machines and production is useful in sales. You build communication and quoting skills on the job.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Join customer meetings or quote clarifications at your company.

  • Technical Project Manager

    You plan and steer technical projects by time, cost and quality. You coordinate teams and customers.

    Why you fit

    You bring technical project understanding, analytical thinking and interface skills. Gaps are in project controlling, communication and strategic planning.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Project management certifications are offered e.g. by the German Project Management Association (GPM).

    Source: GPM Deutsche Gesellschaft für Projektmanagement · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Lead a small sub-project, then choose a certification.

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  • Lean Manager

    You improve processes in production and development with lean methods. You introduce key figures and support change in the team.

    Why you fit

    Analytical thinking, process understanding and problem solving from engineering are core skills. You add lean methods, key figures and change management.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Pick a Lean Six Sigma course (Green Belt) and start an improvement project at work.

  • Production Manager

    You plan and steer manufacturing, lead staff and watch quality, deadlines and cost.

    Why you fit

    You know how to analyse production processes, oversee quality and ensure equipment availability. You still need to build leadership, staffing and budget responsibility.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Take on a technical lead or shift coordination role to gain leadership experience.

  • Master's in Mechanical Engineering (further study)

    You deepen design, calculation or production academically and qualify for expert and leadership roles.

    Why you fit

    With a bachelor's or FH diploma you build on it. Work experience helps you choose a focus.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    You can find master's programmes in mechanical engineering in the Hochschulkompass of the German Rectors' Conference.

    Source: Hochschulkompass (HRK) · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Compare programmes and admission in the Hochschulkompass, including part-time ones.

  • Plant Operations Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

    You ensure operation and maintenance of plants. You improve availability and workflows.

    Why you fit

    Your knowledge of machine structure and design helps with faults. Operations and maintenance practice comes on top.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Talk to operations and maintenance management about assignments on plants.

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  • Security & predictability: Pay scales, Job market
  • Work environment & belonging: No data
  • Recognition & competence: Skills
  • Growth & self-determination: Career, Skills

Job market: what job ads ask for

Reliable data basis · Based on 103 ads with skills

Sought-after professional skills

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Entwicklungsingenieur
  • Creo
  • CATIA
  • AutoCAD

Source: Stellenanzeigen (BA-Volltext) · As of 2026-11-01

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