Automotive Mechatronics Technician

About the job

Pristina, Kosovo | 100%

What you can contribute

• Ensure the operation of systems and vehicles (Mercedes G-Class, LAPV, Duro, GMTF, GSANF, Mercedes and IVECO heavy trucks, Lanz & Marti and Goldhofer trailers, Fassi and Palfinger loading cranes, Liebherr wheeled cranes and Renault coaches) within the required timeframe
• Monitor the operational availability of systems and vehicles
• Initiate preventive maintenance work, repairs and inspections
• Manage priorities to replace defective equipment according to tactical and logistical situations
• As a supervisor, carry out planning and leadership activities

What makes you unique

• Training in automotive mechanics (heavy trucks, construction machinery, agricultural machinery), precision mechanics or locksmithing
• Completed recruit/officer school in the Swiss Army; Swiss women without basic military training receive corresponding function-adapted instruction
• Civil driving licence (cat. B1; other categories depending on the role)
• Knowledge of German (level depending on the role) and English (level depending on the role), for your own safety and that of your comrades, as well as to ensure effective collaboration with the Austrian contingent and local personnel

In a few words

You work in mechanics and want to gain military experience abroad? During this deployment, you will ensure the perfect functioning of all SWISSCOY systems and vehicles. Seize your chance! We look forward to receiving your application.

The SWISSINT Competence Centre continuously recruits specialists for temporary deployments abroad in support of the Swiss Army's peace promotion. Women and men can volunteer for various roles.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity every day We ensure equal opportunities, allowing us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We support and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

All benefits

The SWISSINT Competence Centre is the body responsible for managing the Swiss Army's peace promotion deployments. It is responsible for planning, providing and nationally managing all Swiss military contingents engaged in peace promotion missions.

Additional information

For further information, you can contact
the recruitment team at the SWISSINT Competence Centre, 058 467 58 58, rekr.swissint@vtg.admin.ch.


Additional information about the application process, missions and deployment sectors can be found at www.peacekeeping.ch/candidature .


To receive a deployment contract, the basic condition is to have completed and passed the SWISSINT deployment-focused training in Stans-Oberdorf.

Questions about the position

Sven Zillner
Personnel Officer I1
+41 58 467 58 58

Sven Zillner
+41 58 467 58 58