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SPS-Fachkraft

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What is SPS-Fachkraft?

SPS Specialists are technical professionals responsible for the selection, installation, testing, and maintenance of programmable logic controllers (SPS - Speicherprogrammierbare Steuerung) systems, which are at the heart of automation and production processes in Germany.

Programs that lead to this profession

Computer Science field →

The profession SPS-Fachkraft in Germany is generally reached through programs in the Computer Science field:

Source: BERUFENET · Bundesagentur für Arbeit

Frequently Asked Questions about SPS-Fachkraft

Education path, salary, recognition, and entry routes for foreigners

What does a SPS-Fachkraft do in Germany?

SPS Specialists are technical professionals responsible for the selection, installation, testing, and maintenance of programmable logic controllers (SPS - Speicherprogrammierbare Steuerung) systems, which are at the heart of automation and production processes in Germany.

Is SPS-Fachkraft an Ausbildung or a degree path?

In Germany, "SPS-Fachkraft" follows a Weiterbildung path — advanced specialisation that builds on an existing Ausbildung or degree (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, certified course).

How can I qualify as SPS-Fachkraft in Germany?

In Germany, "SPS-Fachkraft" follows a Weiterbildung path — advanced specialisation that builds on an existing Ausbildung or degree (e.g. Meister, Fachwirt, certified course). Foreign applicants should additionally verify diploma recognition via anabin.kmk.org before applying.

Where do SPS-Fachkraft typically work in Germany?

Workplace varies by employer. Check the official BERUFENET listing for the current breakdown of typical work environments for SPS-Fachkraft.

What is the typical salary for SPS-Fachkraft in Germany?

Salaries vary by region, employer size, and experience. Consult BERUFENET for current figures, or salary aggregators like gehalt.de and stepstone.de Gehaltsreport.

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