Apprenticeship Designer EFZ / Industrial Designer CFC (m/f/d)

Murten, Switzerland

Apprenticeship Designer EFZ / Industrial Designer CFC (m/f/d)

Apprenticeship Designer EFZ / Industrial Designer CFC

French version of the announcement below.

Your apprenticeship

Young talents sought for apprenticeship start in August 2026!

We are looking for motivated and committed young people who want to shape the future with us. We offer our apprentices a solid education with a strong practical focus, as they are our specialists and leaders of tomorrow.

As a designer, you design and construct tools and equipment for the production of communication solutions, individual parts, and accessories using the latest CAD programs. You also create the necessary technical documents, instructions, and documentation. In this profession, you work closely with engineers and developers. The basic training in the first and second year is completed at Frimeca (in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Canton of Fribourg). In several modules, you learn drawing standards, drawing contents, and basics of construction technology. In the following year, you deepen your basic knowledge and draw various plastic parts for wireless communication solutions and independently design production and test fixtures. During the specialized training, you actively participate in internal projects.

Information about Frimeca can be found here: Frimeca – Training Center for Technology in Fribourg

Duration of education

The vocational training as a designer lasts 4 years.

Vocational school / vocational baccalaureate

During the entire training period, you attend vocational school in Fribourg (GIBS) 1 to 2 days per week (Gewerbliche und Industrielle Berufsfachschule (GIBS) | Canton of Fribourg). If suitable, the vocational baccalaureate school can be attended during the basic training.

Your profile

• Secondary level A school leaving certificate with good grades and performance in mathematics, English, geometry, and physics.
• Interest in technical contexts and mechanics
• Logical-abstract thinking ability and spatial imagination
• Skilled hands for precise work
• Accurate and careful working method as well as organizational skills
• Patience, perseverance, and concentration ability
• Enjoyment of computer work
• Teamwork skills
• Prior knowledge of English

We look forward to receiving your complete online application including motivation letter, CV, and certificates.

Sonova Communications AG

Herrenschwandweg 4 CH-3280 Murten

Trainer Specialist: Marc Herren

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French version

Who are we?

At Sonova, we imagine a world where everyone can enjoy the joys of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to develop innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human relationships, whether personal audio devices, wireless communication systems, hearing aids, or cochlear implants. We are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience through our global audiological care services so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive fully in the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and personal motivation, our team is united by a common commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work. Each of us plays an essential role in creating meaningful change.

Here you will find a wide range of opportunities in the field of consumer and medical solutions, as well as the freedom to shape your career while impacting the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Your apprenticeship

We are looking for young talents to start their apprenticeship in August 2026!

We are looking for motivated and committed young people who want to shape the future with us. We offer our apprentices a solid and very practice-oriented training, as they are our specialists and managers of tomorrow.

As an industrial designer, you design and build tools and equipment for the production of communication solutions, spare parts, and accessories using state-of-the-art CAD programs. You also prepare the necessary technical documents, instructions, and documentation. In this profession, you work closely with engineers and developers. You will complete the basic training during the first two years at the Frimeca Training Center (in Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Canton of Fribourg).

Several modules will allow you to learn drawing standards, drawing content, and the basics of construction technology. The following year, you will deepen your basic knowledge and draw various plastic parts for communication solutions and independently design production and test fixtures. During the specialized training, you will actively participate in internal projects.

You can find information here on the Frimeca site Frimeca - Technical Training Center in Fribourg

Duration of training

The initial vocational training of industrial designer lasts 4 years.

Vocational school / professional baccalaureate

During the entire training period, you attend the vocational school in Fribourg (EPAI) 1 to 2 days per week Ecole professionnelle artisanale et industrielle (EPAI) | State of Fribourg. If you meet the requirements, you can attend the professional baccalaureate school during the initial training.

Your profile

• Secondary school diploma level A with good grades and results in mathematics, English, geometry, and physics.
• Interest in technical relationships and mechanics
• Logical and abstract thinking ability and good spatial perception
• Manual dexterity for precise work
• Precise and careful working method and organizational skills
• Patience, perseverance, and concentration ability
• Taste for computer work
• Team spirit
• Mastery of English / Native language French and/or German

We look forward to your complete online application, including a motivation letter, CV, and your diplomas.

Sonova Communications AG

Herrenschwandweg 4 CH-3280 Morat

Apprenticeship master: Marc Herren