Operative:r Techniker:in Instandhaltung Rangierlokomotiven — FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali)

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Operational:r technician:in maintenance shunting locomotives 60-100% | SBB - - - - - - Move Switzerland with us. Operational:r technician:in maintenance shunting locomotives Dietikon, 04.01.2027 or by agreement, 60-100 % Apply now

You can look forward to that.

For our specialized maintenance workshop in Dietikon, we are looking for a technically skilled person for the maintenance of our shunting locomotives. In this function, you combine practical workshop work, repairs and diagnosis on the vehicles (about 80%) with the technical support of our operational engineering (about 20%). We offer you a varied turntable function with practical work on shunting locomotives and insight into operational engineering. In addition, we support your professional development through targeted further education offers. We are an attractive employer and offer many benefits such as extra child allowances, free 2nd class GA and discounted travel abroad - also for the family. All information can be found on our website under Benefits. Interested in learning more about our professions? We look forward to seeing you from 22 to 24. 2026 in our SBB Berufswelten Café at Zurich Central Station. All information can be found at sbb.ch/berufsweltencafe. You can move that. Workshop, support and maintenance of shunting locomotives (about 80%)

  • In the preventive maintenance of diesel and hybrid locomotives, you test vehicle-specific systems such as radio remote controls, train radio systems, compressed air and brake systems as well as train protection systems and their components.
  • You perform functional checks and replace components as needed
  • Conversions and modifications of prototypes are carried out in coordination with engineering.
  • With your technical know-how, you systematically search for faults and use computer-aided diagnostic systems to correct malfunctions on diesel engines, exhaust aftertreatment systems, hydraulics and electrical control technology.
  • You replace and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electronic assemblies (e.g. axle transmission, compressors, bogie components, pumps, power converters) and carry out checks and approvals of the vehicles in accordance with the applicable maintenance and safety guidelines.

Operational engineering and technical support (about 20%)

  • As a technical interface between workshop and operational engineering, you ensure the flow of information and clarify technical issues.
  • You create error analyses (root-cause), write findings reports and take over the technical documentation for serial problems.
  • In our locomotive workshop, you are actively involved in the optimization of maintenance processes, test plans and work instructions and support in special technical checks, fleet modifications and retrofit projects.

You bring that with you.

  • High safety and quality orientation, independent working methods as well as enjoyment of teamwork and practical workshop work round off your profile.
  • A further development as dipl. HF technician (e.g. electrical engineering, mechatronics, system engineering or mechanical engineering) or as dipl. Master (e.g. maintenance manager: in, production manager: in industry, electrical installation and safety expert: in) rounds off your profile.
  • A good understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and vehicle electrics as well as an interest in systematic diagnostics and troubleshooting distinguish you. As well as a secure handling of common MS Office applications and diagnostic software is required for documentation and reporting work.
  • With your independent, reliable and structured way of working, you take responsibility and consistently pay attention to safety and quality.
  • You have a successfully completed apprenticeship as an electromechanic:in, electrician:in, automatic engineer:in or automatic installer:in.

Your reward and benefits.

We have a fair and progressive wage system and are actively committed to equal pay. For this reason, further and detailed information on the wage system can be viewed transparently at SBB. This job is in requirement level H, Regional Allowance Level 1.

This is the starting point.

The fact that you want to move Switzerland with us is the greatest motivation for us. Therefore, we refrain from a letter of motivation at this point. If you still want to tell us your motivation, you still have the opportunity to do so in our application tool. Making big is easier for you. This starts with your application.

That's how it goes.

× At the latest 10 working days after receiving the application, you will receive an initial feedback from us. Final decision about 4 weeks after receiving the application Application Final decision about 4 weeks after receiving the application Still questions? The application process SBB Recruitment Support Phone + 41 51 220 20 29 [email protected] #SimplyYou FAQ for Application For the purpose Job ID 104182 Samuel Wey, Head of Maintenance Locomotive Workshop 2 Phone +41 79 192 79 13 Applications by e-mail can unfortunately not be considered. For this position, we do not accept dossiers from recruiters.

We offer that.

Benefits

Find out more Wherever possible, we focus on flexible working hours and modern working time models. In addition, as an employer, we are also flexible when it comes to reconciling your professional life with your private life. Find out more Find out more Differences welcome Differences welcome Find out more With over 150 different professions, we offer an impressive variety of entry and development opportunities. Our employees are just as diverse. That is why we are committed to ensuring that all employees can contribute their individual strengths and ways of thinking. Find out more Find out more Career and development Career and development Find out more We promote our employees according to their personal needs and ambitions. For this purpose, we provide a wide range of interdisciplinary and cross-divisional training offers. In selected external training, we participate financially and temporally. Find out more Find out more

Job details

  • Company: FFS Officine (Ferrovie Federali)
  • Position: Operative:r Techniker:in Instandhaltung Rangierlokomotiven
  • Location: Dietikon, Zürich
  • Salary: CHF 79'000 - 134'500 (source unverified)
  • Posted on: 2026-10-09
  • Expired on: 2026-10-21

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