Trainee Polymechanic (a)
Empa, Materials Science and Technology
Dübendorf
Key information
- Publication date:03 June 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Apprenticeship
- Place of work:Dübendorf
Job summary
Empa is passionate about materials science and technology. Join us for a hands-on learning experience!
Tasks
- Manufacture components and systems for research facilities.
- Operate conventional and CNC machines for metals and plastics.
- Develop small design solutions and create technical drawings.
Skills
- Secondary school diploma with strong performance in math and physics.
- Excellent spatial awareness and enthusiasm for materials.
- Strong sense of responsibility and teamwork abilities.
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Materials science and technology are our passion. With our top-notch research, the approximately 1,100 employees of Empa make significant contributions to the well-being of society for a livable future. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
Trainee Polymechanic (a)
A broad, solid, and varied vocational training is a central concern for us. With a training position in research, we want to not only impart the pure craft of the profession but also instill joy in your work. To this end, we offer you, among other things, opportunities for training-related internships with our industry partners, thereby significantly expanding your treasure of experience.
The basic requirements for a successful vocational training at Empa are willingness to perform, enthusiasm, and flexibility, as well as a certain degree of self-discipline. Values such as independence, sense of 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 the promotion of trainees. If the thought of working in a research environment for our collective future excites and motivates you, we look forward to getting to know you.
Your tasks
- Manufacturing of workpieces and systems for research and testing facilities
- Turning, drilling, and milling of metals and plastics with conventional and CNC machines
- Assembling components
- Developing small design solutions and creating technical drawings
- Programming workpieces on modern CAD/CAM software
Your profile
Your secondary school diploma is within reach, and you have good (Sek A) to very good (Sek B) performance in the subjects of arithmetic/algebra as well as geometry, physics, and German. Your very good spatial imagination is paired with a willingness to learn and perform, and of course, you enjoy working with metals and plastics. A strong interest in modern, complex machines and the talent for precise and efficient work are prerequisites. A high sense of responsibility and teamwork are other important components.
Our offer
We offer a solid technical education 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 vibrant 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» stands for «all» in our job advertisements. We live a culture of inclusion and respect. All people who are eager for innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities are welcome here - that is all that matters.
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