Empa, Materials Science and Technology
Dübendorf
10 hours ago
Apprentice Polymechanic (a)
- 01 June 2026
- 100%
- Apprenticeship
- Dübendorf
About the job
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 towards a liveable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
Apprentice Polymechanic (a)
A broad, solid and varied vocational training is a central concern for us. With an apprenticeship in research, we want to teach you not only the pure craft of the profession but also joy in your work. To this end, we offer you, among other things, the opportunity for training-accompanying internships with our industrial partners, thereby significantly expanding your wealth of experience.
The basic requirements for successful vocational training at Empa are commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility as well as a certain degree of self-discipline. Values such as independence, responsibility, creativity, customer orientation and the ability to think along, ahead and further will accompany you throughout your entire training with us. In addition, we support you with "Saphir", our in-house concept for promoting apprentices. If the idea of working in a research environment on our common future appeals to and motivates you, we look forward to getting to know you.
Your tasks
- Manufacturing of workpieces and equipment for research and testing facilities
- Turning, drilling and milling of metals and plastics with conventional and CNC machines
- Assembling components
- Developing small construction solutions and creating technical drawings
- Programming workpieces on modern CAD/CAM software
Your profile
Your secondary school leaving certificate is within reach and you have good (Sec A) to very good (Sec B) grades in arithmetic/algebra as well as geometry, physics and German. Your very good spatial imagination is combined with willingness to learn and perform, and of course you enjoy working with metals and plastics. We expect great interest in modern, complex machines as well as the ability to work precisely and efficiently. A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work in a team are further important components.
Our offer
We offer solid technical training with modern machines and tools. During the apprenticeship, you will produce various prototypes and individual parts, giving you the opportunity to acquire diverse knowledge. Empa is a lively and innovative research environment with an international flair and excellent employment conditions in the Zurich metropolitan area.
Have we caught your interest? Then send us your application today, we look forward to it.
"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 with us - that is all that counts.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including cover letter, CV, school certificates, aptitude test and trial reports. Please submit these exclusively via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.
