Apprentice Polymechanic (a) — Empa
- Location
- Dübendorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 99 days ago
Role overview
Materials science and technology are our passion.
With our cutting-edge research, Empa's approximately 1,100 employees make decisive contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. Apprentice polymechanic (a)
- Materials science and technology are our passion.
- With our cutting-edge research, Empa's approximately 1,100 employees make decisive contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living.
- Production of workpieces and systems for research and testing facilities
- Turning, drilling and milling of metals and plastics with conventional and CNC machines Assembly of assemblies
- Your secondary school diploma is within reach and you have good grades (Sek A) to very good grades (Sek B) in the subjects Arithmetic/Algebra as well as Geometry, Physics and German.
- Your very good spatial imagination is paired with a willingness to learn and perform and, of course, you enjoy working with metals and plastics.
Main responsibilities
- Production of workpieces and systems for research and testing facilities
- Turning, drilling and milling of metals and plastics with conventional and CNC machines Assembly of assemblies
- Developing small design solutions and creating technical drawings
- Programming of workpieces on modern CAD/CAM software
Key requirements
- Your secondary school diploma is within reach and you have good grades (Sek A) to very good grades (Sek B) in the subjects Arithmetic/Algebra as well as Geometry, Physics and German.
- Your very good spatial imagination is paired with a willingness to learn and perform and, of course, you enjoy working with metals and plastics.
- We require a great interest in modern, complex machines as well as a talent for precise and speedy work.
- A high sense of responsibility and the ability to work in a team are other important components. Our offer
- We offer a solid technical education with modern machines and tools.
- During the apprenticeship, you will produce various prototypes and individual parts and thus have the opportunity to acquire a wide range of knowledge.
- Empa is a lively and innovative research environment with an international flair and excellent employment conditions in the Zurich agglomeration.
- You can find more information about Empa's teachings in our factsheet .
- Excellent spatial imagination, willingness to learn and perform
- Enjoyment in working with metals and plastics
- Strong interest in modern, complex machines, talent for precise and efficient work
- High sense of responsibility and team ability
Application process
- Then send us your application today, we look forward to hearing from you. a" stands for "all" in our job advertisements.
- We live a culture of inclusion and respect.
- We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's the only thing that counts.
- We look forward to receiving your complete online application including cover letter, CV, school reports, signal box test and taster reports.
- Please submit them exclusively via our application portal.
Contacts
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Additional details
- Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. Apprentice polymechanic (a)
- Turning, drilling and milling of metals and plastics with conventional and CNC machines Assembly of assemblies
- A high sense of responsibility and the ability to work in a team are other important components.
- Then send us your application today, we look forward to hearing from you. a" stands for "all" in our job advertisements.
Notes and original content
- Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
- Apprentice polymechanic (a)
- Responsibilities
- Turning, drilling and milling of metals and plastics with conventional and CNC machines
- Assembly of assemblies
- Your profile
- Contact Now
- Then send us your application today, we look forward to hearing from you.
- a" stands for "all" in our job advertisements.
- Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Empa offer for this role?
Empa lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Dübendorf. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Empa offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Empa during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Empa?
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