Mission • EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide.
• EPFL’s School of Engineering is now looking for an IT Support Technician to join their IT support team onsite at EPFL’s Lausanne campus, with occasional work taking also place at the EPFL Neuchâtel campus.
Main duties and responsibilities • IT support: You will join a small, collaborative IT support team with structured onboarding and team support, enabling you to deliver IT support to onsite and remote users either in person, or via emails, tickets, and calls, resolving both basic and progressively more complex issues.
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Mission • EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide.
• EPFL’s School of Engineering is now looking for an IT Support Technician to join their IT support team onsite at EPFL’s Lausanne campus, with occasional work taking also place at the EPFL Neuchâtel campus.
Main duties and responsibilities • IT support: You will join a small, collaborative IT support team with structured onboarding and team support, enabling you to deliver IT support to onsite and remote users either in person, or via emails, tickets, and calls, resolving both basic and progressively more complex issues.
The IT Support Technician role offered by EPFL is based in Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, in the administration sector.
Working as a cross-border employee in the Canton of Vaud requires a G Permit, renewed annually. The Canton applies withholding tax at variable rates on gross income; since 2024 the Italy-Switzerland New Tax Agreement introduces concurrent taxation.
Swiss social contributions include AVS (5.3%), unemployment insurance (1.1%) and LPP (occupational pension). Use our free tax simulator to estimate the net salary for IT Support Technician in administration and compare the cost of living between Switzerland and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the net salary for a cross-border worker in the Canton of Vaud?
Net salary depends on gross income, marital status and number of children. In the Canton of Vaud, withholding tax ranges from about 2% to 15%. In the administration sector, use our simulator for a tailored figure.
Do I need Swiss LAMal health insurance for the IT Support Technician role in Vaud?
New cross-border workers since 2024 must enrol in Swiss LAMal within 3 months of starting. Premiums vary by canton, model and deductible. Compare with our LAMal comparator.
