Kfz Mechatroniker
About the job
- Completed vocational training, obtained in Germany or abroad.
- A journeyman or skilled-worker certificate as an automotive mechatronics technician, commercial vehicle mechatronics technician, automotive mechanic, or equivalent.
- Practical experience in diagnostics, maintenance, and vehicle repair.
- Physical fitness to stand and walk for up to eight hours per day.
- A German Class B driver's license is desirable.
- First German-language skills and a valid work and residence permit are welcomed.
- Perform maintenance and inspection work on vehicles with all types of powertrains.
- Systematically diagnose vehicles and troubleshoot faults using modern diagnostic equipment.
- Perform repair and service work on mechanical and electronic components.
- Prepare vehicles for the main vehicle inspection and emissions inspection.
- Further develop knowledge of modern vehicle technology.
- Work a five-day week from Monday to Saturday, with early and late shifts in a two-shift system.
- The posting offers a development path toward becoming a Kfz Meister through further training or direct entry.
About the company
ATU runs a nationwide auto service and parts retail network in Germany, with 529 service centers and an online shop. It services vehicles of all makes, performing maintenance and repairs while offering a large range of original-equipment parts, tires, accessories, and mobility products; the vehicle’s warranty remains intact. As part of Mobivia, ATU shares a network of brands, locations, and staff to serve private customers and fleets across Germany. Its goal is to provide convenient, affordable automotive care with a focus on sustainability, including tire recycling and other recycling initiatives.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bedburg-Hau, Germany
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- German drivers increasingly defect from dealers to independent workshops, boosting A.T.U traffic.
- Mobivia ownership supports purchasing power, supplier leverage, and cross-border operational know-how.
- A.T.U still retains dominant scale in Germany, protecting brand visibility and local pricing power.
What critics are saying
- Liqui Moly ended its 25-year partnership in May 2025, hurting additive credibility.
- Austria exited in February 2024, shrinking A.T.U's footprint and signaling weak expansion returns.
- Nine-thousand employees across 531 sites create severe wage pressure; margin compression threatens cash generation.
What makes A.T.U unique
- A.T.U runs Germany's largest branded independent workshop network, with 531 German locations.
- Mobivia backs A.T.U, combining parts retail and repair expertise across Europe.
- A.T.U's customer convenience model pairs long hours, quick service, and nationwide coverage.
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Benefits
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Discounts