Mechatroniker

mechatronics technician

noun me-kha-TRO-ni-ker Rare

Origin: blend of Mechanik + Elektronik

Usage Note

Mechatroniker is one of Germany's most popular apprenticeships, combining mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering. The three-and-a-half-year training is common in manufacturing; the Kfz-Mechatroniker specialises in motor vehicles.

Examples

"Als Mechatroniker wartete er Industrieroboter in der Automobilfabrik."

Natural Translation

As a mechatronics technician he maintained industrial robots in the car factory.

Literal Translation

As mechatronics-technician he maintained industrial-robots in the automobile-factory.

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