Technical Expert 80-100%

About the job

Technical Expert 80-100%

High-Frequency Laboratory | immediate start or by arrangement

The Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology METAS is the reference institute for measurements and measuring instruments in Switzerland. To ensure that a litre is always a litre (e.g. when refuelling), METAS carries out calibrations, conformity assessments and consultations for industry, research and administration. Measurement accuracy creates trust, especially on a societal and political level, and is indispensable in many areas: road traffic, electricity billing, time transmission, measurements in environmental and health sectors, etc. At METAS, various disciplines come together and complement each other – and this has been the case since 1862.

The High-Frequency Laboratory of METAS (www.metas.ch/hf) is internationally recognised for its high-quality calibration services and for significant contributions to the advancement of high-frequency metrology.

The High-Frequency Laboratory of METAS (www.metas.ch/hf) is internationally recognised for its high-quality calibration services and for significant contributions to the advancement of high-frequency metrology.

Your tasks

• Technically demanding calibration services in high-frequency metrology (vector network analysis, RF power, ...).
• Independent execution of calibration orders in an international customer environment.
• Development, maintenance and quality assurance of selected measuring stations.
• Technical support for project and development work of the laboratory.

Your profile

• Completed vocational training (e.g. physics laboratory technician EFZ or electronics technician EFZ) with several years of experience in a comparable field, complemented by a higher vocational qualification (Federal Diploma/Certificate of Competence or HF Diploma)
• Experience in operating and maintaining measurement systems for high-frequency measurement technology combined with an interest in highly accurate measurement. You have well-developed fine motor skills and bring basic knowledge of software development.
• You have a strong customer and service orientation and work in a structured, independent and reliable manner.
• You enjoy working in a team, show initiative, flexibility and resilience.
• You have good communication skills in spoken and written technical English and in a second official language (French/German).

We offer a varied, interdisciplinary activity at the interface between industry and research under attractive working conditions. A collegial and committed team looks forward to your collaboration.

The High-Frequency Laboratory of METAS (www.metas.ch/hf) is internationally recognised for its high-quality calibration services and for significant contributions to the advancement of high-frequency metrology.

Your application For professional enquiries, please contact:

Markus Zeier, Head of High-Frequency Laboratory, markus.zeier@metas.ch, Tel. +41 58 387 04 91

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents.

Please apply online. Click on ""Apply now"".

We do not consider applications from recruitment agencies for this position.

METAS respects the diverse needs and life experiences of its employees and promotes their diversity. Equal treatment is a top priority.