mechanical engineer / machine manufacturer
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mechanical engineer
A person who works in the field of mechanical engineering, especially an engineer or skilled worker who designs, builds, or maintains machines.
Als Maschinenbauer entwickelt er Motoren für ein großes Automobilunternehmen.
As a mechanical engineer, he develops engines for a large automotive company.
machine manufacturer
A company that manufactures machines and industrial equipment.
Dieser mittelständische Maschinenbauer ist Weltmarktführer in seiner Nische.
This medium-sized machine manufacturer is the global market leader in its niche.
The word is made up of 'Maschinen' (machines) and 'Bauer' (builder). Here, 'Bauer' comes from the verb 'bauen' (to build) and means 'builder' or 'manufacturer', not 'farmer'. A 'Maschinenbauer' is therefore someone who builds machines.
Der Begriff „Bauer“ in „Maschinenbauer“ leitet sich direkt vom Verb „bauen“ ab.
The term 'Bauer' in 'Maschinenbauer' comes directly from the verb 'bauen' (to build).
Whether a person or a company is meant can be recognized from the context. Verbs like 'arbeiten als' (to work as) or pronouns like 'er' (he) point to a person. Details like 'exportiert' (exports), 'hat 500 Mitarbeiter' (has 500 employees), or 'ist Marktführer' (is market leader) indicate a company.
Mein Bruder arbeitet als Maschinenbauer in Stuttgart.
My brother works as a mechanical engineer in Stuttgart.
When referring to a person, typical phrases are 'eine Ausbildung zum Maschinenbauer machen' (to train as a mechanical engineer/machine builder), 'Maschinenbauer werden' (to become a mechanical engineer), or 'als Maschinenbauer arbeiten' (to work as a mechanical engineer).
Sie macht eine Ausbildung zur Maschinenbauerin.
She is training to become a mechanical engineer.
When a company is meant, the word is often combined with adjectives like 'mittelständisch' (medium-sized), 'führend' (leading), or 'erfolgreich' (successful).
Die Firma ist ein weltweit führender Maschinenbauer für Verpackungsanlagen.
The company is a globally leading machine manufacturer for packaging systems.
