Internship
Automotive Mechatronics Apprentice
A.T.U
1,001-5,000 employees
Kfz-Service & Teilezubehör-Händler Deutschlands
No salary listed
Merzig, Germany
In Person
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- Good German language skills at minimum B2 level.
- Demonstrated manual dexterity and technical understanding.
- Willingness to perform active, physically demanding practical workshop tasks.
- Solid foundational understanding of mathematics and physics.
- Interest in understanding modern vehicle technology and confidently using tools.
- Learn service and repair work on common vehicle brands, ranging from classic vehicles to electric cars.
- Perform fault diagnosis and troubleshooting and safely operate measuring and testing equipment for electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems under instruction.
- Carry out repair, retrofitting, oil-change, tire-change, and maintenance work under supervision.
- Complete the training on a five-day schedule from Monday through Saturday.
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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6 month growth
↑ 9%1 year growth
↑ 9%2 year growth
↑ 9%Werner comes from Auto-Teile-Unger, a German car repair chain, where he served as top executive between 2015 and 2018.