Panzermechatroniker/-in schwere Raupenfahrzeuge — Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)
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Put to the Point
Heavy vehicles and engines fascinate you? With your mechanical abilities, you ensure the functionality of the tanks in this extraordinary function and thus make a valuable contribution to the security of our country.
- Entry date: by agreement
- Type of employment: perpetual
- Reference No: JRQ$540-20147
- Place of work: Überlandstrasse 17, 8340 Hinwil
You can make this contribution
- Repair and revise main and auxiliary equipment, running gear, steering and brakes
- Install and remove units such as motors, transmissions, side drives, clutches, etc.
- Carry out inspection and adjustment work on all vehicle components as well as deadline work on hull and chassis
- Advise and accompany customers on the occasion of the versions and the returns regarding driving safety, accident prevention, maintenance, cleaning and check the vehicle inventory
- Provide technical support for maintenance operations at decentralized shooting and weapon sites of up to 10 weeks per year
This makes you unique
- Completed apprenticeship as an automotive mechatronics technician (car/commercial vehicle) or equivalent training
- Cat B driving licence (cat C, C1E and SUVA-approved forklift of advantage)
- Frequent and conscientious work and organisational skills to support a smooth operation
- Service-oriented behaviour in dealing with customers
- Cooperative and reliable behavior in the team
We offer this
- We are committed to the success model Switzerland and work for the benefit of the population.
- Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
- Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the field of physical and mental health.
Your commitment to security and freedom The logistics base of the Swiss Army (LBA) is there for the force. It provides all logistical services for the Swiss army and manages the materials, systems and infrastructure of the Swiss army with its approximately 3'500 employees and 12,000 militia members. Whether in the workshop or in the office, inside or outside: The LBA offers a wide range of workplaces throughout Switzerland. We have something for everyone.
The Swiss Army employs more than 9,000 people in four military and around 200 civilian occupations – at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. The next generation is also taken care of: The Swiss Army trains learners in more than 30 professions.
Additional information
Employing the Swiss Army makes sense and brings many advantages. Convince yourself of Army.ch/advantages. Offers from recruiters are not taken into account.
Women are still underrepresented in our administrative unit. Your applications are therefore particularly welcome.
Job details
- Company: Swiss Armed Forces (VTG)
- Position: Panzermechatroniker/-in schwere Raupenfahrzeuge
- Location: Hinwil, Zürich
- Salary: CHF 73'500 - 111'500 (source unverified)
- Posted on: 2026-09-19
- Expired on: 2026-11-02
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