Event Technician 80%

Publication date:25 October 2025
Workload:80%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is Switzerland's largest research institute. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions in energy, health, and sustainability.

Tasks

Ensure smooth execution of events at PSI, from public events to VIP visits.
Serve as the technical interface for live communication activities.
Manage and maintain event technology equipment and resources.

Skills

Completed training in event management or related fields; experience in event tech.
Strong project management skills and database proficiency.
Excellent communication skills in German and English.

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About the job

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff.

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Your tasks

Whether an event for the public, a management event, a scientific conference, or a VIP visit: With your expertise, you ensure the smooth running of events at PSI. As a professional in event technology, you are the technical interface for all PSI activities in live communication. You are integrated into the event management team and assist in the conception, planning, and organization of events. You take care of and manage the event technology equipment and keep it up to date.

Your profile

You have completed training as an event specialist EFZ or in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, automation, or computer science - ideally complemented by further training as an event technician with a federal certificate of competence
You bring extensive experience in event technology and event organization and are skilled in project management as well as working with databases (CRM systems)
You have very good German and English skills, both spoken and written, as well as a confident style of expression
You convince with a neat appearance, teamwork skills, and strong communication abilities
You hold a category B driving license

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced continuing education culture. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.

For professional inquiries, please contact Frank Reiser, Tel. +41 56 310 29 53.

We look forward to receiving your online application by November 23, 2025 for the position of Event Technician (Index No. 9710-24708).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Larissa Götzelmann, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch