Technical Employee (Physics Laboratory Technician, Electronics Technician or Automation Technician)
Kantonsschule Wattwil
Wattwil
Key information
- Publication date:30 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Wattwil
Canton St.Gallen
Department of Education
Canton School Wattwil
The Canton School Wattwil offers the gymnasial matriculation courses as well as the specialized middle school.
The school with about 850 students and about 130 teachers is reachable from Zurich by public transport in one hour and from St. Gallen in 30 minutes.
We are looking for a
Technical Employee
(Physics Laboratory Technician, Electronics Technician or Automation Technician)
Workload: 100%
Workplace: Wattwil
Your tasks - variety and responsibility
Maintenance, documentation and further development of our extensive physics collection;
Managing the physics-specific mechanical and electronic workshop (handling of
lathe, milling machine and 3D printer);
Assistance in practical lessons, projects and matriculation work;
Carrying out repairs;
Development and documentation of new experimental apparatus;
Evaluation and procurement of materials and devices; technical support of the scientific research group academia;
Ordering with budget co-responsibility;
Relocation and reorganization of the physics collection, new setup of the workshop.
Your profile - expertise and commitment
Completed vocational training as a physics laboratory technician EFZ or a comparable technical apprenticeship in the fields of electromechanics or electronics (e.g.
Automation technician EFZ, electronics technician EFZ); solid knowledge in the fields of physics, measurement technology, electronics development and IT; manual skills and interest in the maintenance and development of physical
experiments;
Experience with measurement technology software and common MS Office applications;
Enjoy working with young people as well as teamwork;
Independence, initiative and service awareness.
Our offer - modern working conditions collegial and committed team; modern workplace with a well-equipped workshop in a new school building; comprehensive training by the current position holder and the teaching team; attractive further training opportunities;
Working conditions and salary according to cantonal guidelines.
Ready for the next step?
If we have aroused your interest and you want to become part of our team, we look forward to your application. For further information, we are happy to assist:
Rolf Heeb, Head of Physics Department
Tel: 079 650 27 85
Email: rolf.heeb@kantiwattwil.ch
Applications by e-mail to the Secretariat Rectorate KSW, Susanne Wickli-Läng, by October 22, 2025: susanne.wickli@kantiwattwil.ch
Physics Assistant Job Posting 25
Department of Education
Canton School Wattwil
The Canton School Wattwil offers the gymnasial matriculation courses as well as the specialized middle school.
The school with about 850 students and about 130 teachers is reachable from Zurich by public transport in one hour and from St. Gallen in 30 minutes.
We are looking for a
Technical Employee
(Physics Laboratory Technician, Electronics Technician or Automation Technician)
Workload: 100%
Workplace: Wattwil
Your tasks - variety and responsibility
Maintenance, documentation and further development of our extensive physics collection;
Managing the physics-specific mechanical and electronic workshop (handling of
lathe, milling machine and 3D printer);
Assistance in practical lessons, projects and matriculation work;
Carrying out repairs;
Development and documentation of new experimental apparatus;
Evaluation and procurement of materials and devices; technical support of the scientific research group academia;
Ordering with budget co-responsibility;
Relocation and reorganization of the physics collection, new setup of the workshop.
Your profile - expertise and commitment
Completed vocational training as a physics laboratory technician EFZ or a comparable technical apprenticeship in the fields of electromechanics or electronics (e.g.
Automation technician EFZ, electronics technician EFZ); solid knowledge in the fields of physics, measurement technology, electronics development and IT; manual skills and interest in the maintenance and development of physical
experiments;
Experience with measurement technology software and common MS Office applications;
Enjoy working with young people as well as teamwork;
Independence, initiative and service awareness.
Our offer - modern working conditions collegial and committed team; modern workplace with a well-equipped workshop in a new school building; comprehensive training by the current position holder and the teaching team; attractive further training opportunities;
Working conditions and salary according to cantonal guidelines.
Ready for the next step?
If we have aroused your interest and you want to become part of our team, we look forward to your application. For further information, we are happy to assist:
Rolf Heeb, Head of Physics Department
Tel: 079 650 27 85
Email: rolf.heeb@kantiwattwil.ch
Applications by e-mail to the Secretariat Rectorate KSW, Susanne Wickli-Läng, by October 22, 2025: susanne.wickli@kantiwattwil.ch
Physics Assistant Job Posting 25
