Technical Staff Member Physics Laboratory (50%)

Publication date:20 November 2025
Workload:50%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Windisch

Job summary

Join Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt FHNW as a technical staff member in the Physics Lab. Be part of an innovative team that enhances student learning through practical experiments.

Tasks

Prepare and support experiments for lectures in various physics areas.
Assist in developing and optimizing new experimental setups.
Maintain and manage existing experiments and laboratory infrastructure.

Skills

Completed vocational training in mechanics, such as polymechanics or physics lab technician.
Experience in constructing and manufacturing mechanical prototypes.
Familiarity with CAD software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD is a plus.

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Technical Staff Member Physics Laboratory (50%)

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Your tasks:

The physics laboratory of the HTU includes over 300 experiments that are used in almost all theoretical and experimental courses of our degree programs. These experiments form the core of the practical teaching of physical concepts and enable students to experience and understand phenomena realistically. The topics range from mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, and thermodynamics to photonics, electronics, semiconductor technologies, and photovoltaics.

To ensure that these diverse experiments can be operated reliably, further developed, and installed daily in different lecture halls, we are looking for a dedicated technical specialist with a focus on mechanics to strengthen our team.

Your tasks:

Preparation, setup, and supervision of experiments for lectures
Support in the development and optimization of new experimental setups
Maintenance and repair of existing experiments and test facilities
Management, care, and further development of the laboratory infrastructure
Participation in the improvement and compliance with safety standards in the physics laboratory

Your profile:

Completed vocational training in the field of mechanics (e.g., polymechanic, precision mechanic, physics laboratory technician)
Experience in the design and manufacture of mechanical prototypes
Knowledge in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices
Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is an advantage
Independent, reliable, and team-oriented working style

We offer:

A varied and responsible activity in a modern university environment
Collaboration with dedicated lecturers and motivated students
Modern infrastructure and excellently equipped workshops
Opportunities for professional and personal development

Our working environment at the Brugg-Windisch campus combined with high flexibility regarding working hours and location provides a contemporary framework for our work. We cultivate a culture of dialogue characterized by appreciation and trust. Short decision-making paths, lean administration, and large personal scope for design and action are considered important framework conditions for our success.

Will you soon be part of our team? We look forward to receiving your application by January 6, 2026.

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