Technical Employee (Physics Laboratory Technician, Electronics Technician or Automation Technician)

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. With our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

We are looking for a

Technical Employee (Physics Laboratory Technician, Electronics Technician or Automation Technician)

starting May 1, 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 100%

Workplace: Wattwil

What to expect

Your tasks – variety and responsibility

• Maintenance, documentation, and further development of our extensive physics collection
• Managing the physics-specific mechanical and electronic workshop (handling lathe, milling machine, and 3D printer)
• Assistance in internship lessons, projects, and final theses
• Performing repairs
• Development and documentation of new experimental apparatus
• Evaluation and procurement of materials and equipment
• Technical support for the scientific research group academia

What distinguishes you

Your profile – expertise and commitment

• Completed vocational training as a Physics Laboratory Technician EFZ or a comparable technical apprenticeship in the fields of electromechanics or electronics (e.g., Automation Technician EFZ, Electronics Technician EFZ)
• Solid knowledge in physics, measurement technology, electronics development, and IT
• Manual skills and interest in maintaining and developing physical experiments
• Experience with measurement technology software and common MS Office applications
• Enjoy working with young people and collaborating in a team
• Independence, initiative, and service orientation

What we offer

The Kantonsschule Wattwil offers gymnasial Matura courses as well as the specialized middle school. The school with about 850 students and about 130 teachers is reachable from Zurich by public transport in one hour and from St. Gallen in 30 minutes. Our offer – modern working conditions

• Collegial and committed team
• Modern workplace with a well-equipped workshop in a new school building
• Comprehensive induction by the current position holder and the teaching team
• Attractive further training opportunities
• Working conditions and salary according to cantonal guidelines

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you want to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.

Further information at:

Kantonsschule Wattwil

Susanne Wickli-Läng, Secretariat

Näppisuelistrasse 11

9630 Wattwil

Phone: +41 58 228 86 85

susanne.wickli@kantiwattwil.ch