Forch
Specialist in Electrical Systems (m/f/d)
- 01 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
Are you excited by solving complex technical issues in the field of electrical systems? Does the responsibility for demanding internal and cross-departmental projects motivate you? Are you a decisive personality with a strong sense of implementation?
Forchbahn AG is a locally rooted railway company providing services indispensable to the Pfannenstiel region. Every fifteen minutes, we safely transport people from the countryside to the city of Zurich and back – day after day, almost around the clock. Join our team and ensure that the Forchbahn trains are operational 365 days a year.
These are your tasks:
- Planning, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems
- Leading maintenance projects as well as collaborating on and supporting railway technology projects
- Assisting with the preparation of foundational documents, concepts, specifications, etc.
- Maintaining protective devices including staff training and monitoring
- On-call duty and fault management in case of failures and defects
This is what you bring:
- Completed technical training in electrical engineering or a comparable qualification
- Ideally training as an electrical inspector with a federal professional certificate
- Several years of professional experience, ideally in public transport
- Very good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
- Very good German language skills in spoken and written form, additional languages are an advantage.
- On-call and standby availability
- High personal responsibility, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, resilience and performance orientation.
What we offer:
- A responsible and varied role in a future-oriented company
- The opportunity to actively shape the future of Forchbahn and drive innovative projects forward
- A dynamic and motivated team
- Attractive employment conditions and opportunities for further training
- A 2nd class GA travelcard and other attractive public transport benefits
What you need to do
We like to keep things simple, even when applying. You can skip the cover letter. We prefer to get to know you personally.
Contact
Luca Bert, Head of Systems & Equipment, knows the details of the position and is happy to answer any questions. You can reach him at +41 43 288 11 56.
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