Workshop Instructor – Vocational Trainer: Automation 40%

03 September 2026
40%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join MSW, Winterthur's technical training center in mechatronics. An exciting opportunity awaits with a supportive work environment.

Tasks

Guide and mentor learners in their foundational training.
Teach technical, methodological, and social skills effectively.
Identify and nurture individual talents for growth.

Skills

Completed training as an Automation Technician EFZ or equivalent.
Strong knowledge in electrical engineering and pneumatics.
Team-oriented, adaptable, and independent work style.

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About the job

The MSW is a training centre of the city of Winterthur for technical apprenticeships in the field of mechatronics. Thanks to the combination of the three learning locations under one roof, theory and practice can be optimally coordinated. This comprehensive training enables learners to transfer to the university of applied sciences, and the MSW is an alternative to academic education. The MSW trains apprentices in the professions of automation, electronics, and polymechanics.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed and motivated workshop instructor / vocational trainer: automation technician EFZ with a workload of 40% immediately or by arrangement.

This position offers you an ideal entry into the role of vocational trainer. You will already take responsibility for the apprentices in basic training. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in training young people and to develop further in this exciting and responsible role. In this versatile function, you will impart professional and interdisciplinary skills and support our apprentices on their way to a successful start in working life.

Your tasks

Professionally train, guide and lead apprentices in basic training
Impart professional, methodological and social skills
Recognise and promote talents individually

Your profile

Completed training as an automation technician EFZ with further education at tertiary level or equivalent training
Knowledge in the areas of electrical engineering, electrical schematics, pneumatics
Several years of professional experience as well as continuous further training in these fields
Team-oriented, flexible and independent working style
Willingness for continuous professional and pedagogical further training

What we offer

Committed, experienced and motivated team working together on the future of mechatronics
Valuable work where you make a direct contribution to the training of tomorrow’s specialists
Internal and external training opportunities that promote your personal and professional development

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Adrian Scherer, Head of Mechatronics Department, phone +41 79 293 63 11
Want to learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.