Apprentice IT Specialist EFZ Platform Development (a)
Empa, Materials Science and Technology
St. Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:12 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Apprenticeship
- Place of work:St. Gallen
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1,100 employees at Empa make decisive contributions for the benefit of society for a livable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
Apprentice IT Specialist EFZ Platform Development (a)
Our IT department ensures smooth IT operations at all three locations (Dübendorf, St. Gallen, Thun) and supports research and administration with state-of-the-art solutions. Become part of it!
Starting August 2026, we offer you an exciting apprenticeship position as an IT Specialist EFZ with a focus on platform development in St. Gallen.
Your tasks
- Plan, install, operate, and maintain IT systems and applications
- Gain insights into our highly available infrastructure with several hundred users
- Apply modern technologies and tools, contribute your own ideas, and take responsibility
- Alternate between working in operations and attending vocational school in St. Gallen
Your profile
- Enjoyment of technology and computers
- Interest in economic and technical contexts
- Good performance in mathematics, German, and English at secondary school level
- Analytical thinking skills and a careful, structured way of working
- Motivation to learn new things and develop personally
- Communication and teamwork skills
Our offer
- A solid, varied education in an innovative research environment
- A motivated team, modern work tools, and flexible working arrangements
- Insights into national and international projects
- Attractive employment conditions and many development opportunities
"a" in our job advertisements stands for "all." We live a culture of inclusion and respect. Everyone who is interested in innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities is welcome here - that is all that matters.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including cover letter, CV, certificates, diplomas, and contact details of two references. Please submit these exclusively via our application portal. Applications by email or post will not be considered.
