Robofact AG
Gossau SG
Training as an Automation Technician EFZ
- 26 April 2024
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Gossau SG
About the job
robofact AGP.O. Box 738
Bischofszellerstr. 77
CH-9200 Gossau
Tel. +41 (0)71 388 99 20
Training as an Automation Technician EFZ Automation technicians build and develop controls or automation solutions for complex machines, systems or devices. They master a broad technical field, ranging from electrical controls, through mechanical and pneumatic systems, to programming the entire system. Automation technicians work in teams on automation projects, produce prototypes, commission the assembled systems and investigate possible sources of error with combinational skills and logical thinking.
Among the diverse tasks of the professionals is also the creation of technical documentation about the control systems installed in the plants. In addition to the assembly and commissioning of the machines, occasional customer visits for maintenance or service work may be part of the daily routine. The main activities during training depend heavily on the chosen company. Requirements
Training as an Automation Technician EFZ requires a completed compulsory school education at intermediate to upper level due to the demanding specialised lessons. Good performance in mathematics and physics is also desired to meet the requirements of the vocational school.
Profile of the trainee:
Enjoyment of experimenting and tinkering, interest in electrical engineering, technical understanding, enthusiasm for automatic processes, eagerness to learn, analytical thinking skills, ability to abstract, precise working method, reliability and sense of responsibility Fact Sheet Automation Technician.docx
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robofact AG
P.O. Box 738
Bischofszellerstr. 77
CH-9200 Gossau
Tel. +41 (0)71 388 99 20
Course of training
The practical basic training takes place in a company in the machine, electrical and metal industry and is supplemented by attendance at inter-company courses. The following graphic shows the rough training course. 1st year
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2nd year
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3rd year
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4th year
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robofact AG
P.O. Box 738
Bischofszellerstr. 77
CH-9200 Gossau
Tel. +41 (0)71 388 99 20
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Inter-company course - Manual manufacturing technology 2
Application and deepening
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Inter-company course - Electrical course 1 (Electrical manufacturing technology) 4
Inter-company course - Measurement technology
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Inter-company course - Electrical course 2 (Electrical manufacturing technology/automation) 6
Inter-company course - Pneumatic manufacturing technology 7
Inter-company course - Programmable logic controller (PLC) 8
Basic examination (partial exam) 9
Specialist training, company-specific training 10 possible period for the IPA (Individual Productive Work) - 24 to 120 hours Inter-company courses
The inter-company courses (ÜK) complement the education in professional practice. In the inter-company courses, trainees acquire basic skills and practical professional knowledge. They learn to plan, carry out and evaluate orders and projects systematically. The training deepens the professional, methodological and social resources, as well as resources of occupational safety, health protection and environmental protection. Fact Sheet Automation Technician.docx
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robofact AG
P.O. Box 738
Bischofszellerstr. 77
CH-9200 Gossau
Tel. +41 (0)71 388 99 20
Vocational school
Vocational school lessons take place at the Commercial Vocational and Further Education Centre in St. Gallen (GBS Riethüsli). School days:
1st and 2nd year: 2 school days per week (with and without vocational baccalaureate) 3rd and 4th year: 1 school day (without VB) or 2 days (with VB) Talented learners are additionally recommended to attend the vocational baccalaureate school alongside compulsory lessons. The technical vocational baccalaureate entitles, after successful completion of training, to admission to universities of applied sciences without examination. School subjects:
- Electrical engineering and electronics
- Automation / Robotics
- Materials and drawing technology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Computer science
- Technical English
- General education
- Learning and working techniques
- Cross-professional projects
- Gymnastics and sports
Further training after completion of training After completing training as an automation technician with a federal certificate of competence, numerous further training opportunities are open to automation technicians. These include, for example: - Advanced technical college for a diploma technician HF in various specialisations
Specialisation Automation
Specialisation Mechanical engineering
Specialisation Computer science
- University of applied sciences / Bachelor to engineer FH
- Professional examination to become an automation specialist or process specialist
- Advanced professional examination to become an industrial foreman
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robofact AG
P.O. Box 738
Bischofszellerstr. 77
CH-9200 Gossau
Tel. +41 (0)71 388 99 20
Trial apprenticeship / Application
Trial apprenticeship
If you are interested in a trial apprenticeship, we look forward to your registration by email with your CV and secondary school certificates. The period for the 3-day trial apprenticeship will then be arranged. Application for apprenticeship
For an application, in addition to a completed trial apprenticeship, the following documents are required:
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae
- All secondary school certificates
- Stellwerk (copy of test)
Contact details:
robofact AG
Tim Holenstein
Bischofszellerstrasse 77
9200 Gossau
Direct: 078 750 36 02
Company: 071 388 99 20 t.holenstein@robofact.ch Only complete dossiers can be considered. We look forward to your application!
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