Empa, Materials Science and Technology
Dübendorf
Apprentice Designer EFZ (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 Designer EFZ (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 to enjoy your work.
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
- You develop creative and constructive solutions for research and testing devices on a 3D CAD system
- Create manufacturing documents and design products
- Communicate with customers and workshop staff
- Evaluate purchased products, plan and track deadlines
- Check the functionality of finished devices
Your profile
Your secondary school leaving certificate is within reach and you have good results (Sec A) to very good results (Sec B) in the main subjects arithmetic/algebra as well as geometry, physics and German. You have a very good spatial imagination, bring willingness to learn and perform, and enjoy working with metals and plastics. We expect your 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 training with a modern workplace. During the apprenticeship, you will engage with drawing techniques and construction methods and thus have 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 agglomeration. Further information about the apprenticeship at Empa can be found in our factsheet .
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 keen on innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities is welcome here – that is all that matters.
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.
