Elektrotechniker oder Elektroingenieur (m/w/d) — ETH Zürich

Full description

Electrical technician or electrical engineer (m/f/d)

100%, Zurich, perpetual

The Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Sciences (ICB) comprises 8 professorships and employs around 140 people. Due to the imminent retirement of the current electronics engineer, we are looking for a manager on 1.11.2026 or by arrangement for our electronic workshop.

To support our cutting-edge research, the ICB has its own electronics workshop, which works closely with the researchers and the institute’s own mechanical workshop.

Job description

• As the sole responsible for the electronic workshop, you coordinate the order process and its priorities, build electrical systems, program controls, repair existing systems and procure the necessary components.
• This includes the production of complete measurement and control systems from planning, procurement to assembly and testing of the plants.
• Further, you advise and support the members of the institute in dealing with equipment and electricity and work on the planning of new research facilities

Profile

• You have a completed apprenticeship (EFZ) or a degree as an electrical engineer (HTL, FH, BSc). A further development (HF) in the direction of electronics is advantageous
• In addition, you will have a broad and successful professional experience of several years.
• You have proven experience with PLC programming as well as HMI area and are well versed in LabVIEW, Python and NoteRed
• You are also able to develop PCB and write the corresponding embedded firmware (e.g. C/C++)
• In order to be successful in this varied position, a great independence, a high quality awareness, a quick understanding, a high resilience, the willingness to take on responsibility, the ability to set priorities and the joy of dealing with people from all over the world are central qualifications
• In addition to excellent knowledge of German, you also have a good knowledge of the English language

We offer

• Supporting cutting-edge research in a dynamic, international working environment
• A meaningful work in an appreciative and committed team
• Freedom for self-responsible action
• progressive working conditions with annual working hours and attractive pension benefits
• Flexible working hours, including possibility for home office
• numerous perks, such as public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports activities offered by the ASVZ and childcare

Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values, ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity and cultivate a working and learning environment that respects the rights and dignity of all employees and students. On our website on equal opportunities and diversity, you will learn how we ensure a fair and open environment in which everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a key value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? We are too.

We look forward to your online application with the following documents:

• Letter of motivation
• CV/CV
• Employment certificates

More information about the ICB can be found on our website. For information, please contact Alexia Berchtold, 044 632 53 81 or [email protected] (no application documents).

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered.

We are happy to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

For recruitment agencies, the terms and conditions of ETH Zurich apply.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, groundbreaking basic research and the direct transfer of new findings into society. More than 30,000 people from more than 120 countries find an environment that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires excellence. In the heart of Europe and globally networked, we jointly develop solutions for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.