Trainer for Polymechanic Apprentices (m/f/d)

About the job

Trainer for Polymechanic Apprentices (m/f/d)

The ETH Zurich is the place of study, research, and work for around 30,000 people from over 120 countries. The Department of Physics (D-PHYS) pursues a diverse research agenda and a broad teaching programme, from exploring fundamental principles of nature to innovative technologies for society. A large part of the approximately 1,500 bachelor, master, and PhD students, postdocs and professors, apprentices as well as scientific and service staff are involved in experimental research in one way or another.

ETH Zurich is committed to vocational education and training : a total of around 200 apprentices are trained, of which about 65 are in the Department of Physics in four different vocational fields . These four vocational fields work closely together and support each other in the training of apprentices.

To strengthen our vocational training team in the Technical Operations of the Physics Department, we are looking for a trainer for polymechanic apprentices from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement.

Job Description

In this role, you will lead and support the polymechanic apprentices throughout their entire apprenticeship, promoting them professionally, methodically, as well as in their social and personal skills. In addition, you will support the head of the training workshop in organising, operating, and further developing the training workshop and the vocational training of polymechanics at ETH Zurich. Furthermore, you will act as deputy to the head of the training workshop.

You will design and conduct the first two years of basic training in the form of internal courses in our training company exempt from inter-company courses and continuously develop training content and modules. In addition, you will teach apprentices in the professions of electronics technician, physics laboratory technician, and draftsman the practical basics of material processing as part of their basic training.

Additionally, you are responsible for conducting taster apprenticeships and actively participate in recruiting future apprentices. You plan the rotation placements for the third and fourth years in advance, act as a contact person for trainers at the rotation placements, and support and enable them in the professional supervision and promotion of apprentices. You also accompany the apprentices in preparing for the partial examination. Cooperation with the central vocational training team is another part of your duties. You take an active role in projects to implement and further develop a modern form of vocational training.

Profile

• Completed training as a polymechanic
• At least 5 years of professional experience
• Enjoy working with young people and already have initial experience in apprentice supervision
• Willingness to complete the SVEB 1 further training, federal specialist certificate trainer, or an already completed corresponding training certificate
• Confident handling of CNC/CAD systems as well as MS Office
• Structured and solution-oriented working style
• Excellent German skills in spoken and written form as well as basic English skills
• Commitment to cross-departmental collaboration in vocational training, both within ETH and externally

We offer

• Scope for design in the implementation and further development of polymechanic training
• Various internal training opportunities through courses as well as support for external training
• An attractive working environment on the Hönggerberg campus with various additional offers such as discounts , e.g. public transport subscriptions and car sharing, a wide range of sports offered by the ASVZ , childcare as well as attractive pension benefits
• A friendly, committed and helpful D-PHYS team

Working, teaching and researching at ETH Zurich

Diversity and sustainability are important to us

In line with our values , ETH Zurich supports an inclusive culture. We promote equal opportunities, value diversity, and foster a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all employees and students are respected. On our Equal Opportunities and Diversity website , you can learn how we ensure a fair and open environment where everyone can develop and flourish. Sustainability is a core value for us – we are consistently working towards a climate-neutral future.

Curious? So are we.

We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Certificates

For enquiries, please contact Ivo Lang, Head of Mechanical Training Workshop, Tel. +41 44 633 37 65 or email lang@phys.ethz.ch (no application documents), gladly available.

Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by email or post will not be considered.

We would like to point out that the pre-selection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.

The ETH Zurich terms and conditions for personnel placement services apply to personnel placement.

About ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is one of the best technical and natural science universities in the world. We are known for our excellent teaching, pioneering fundamental research, and the direct transfer of new knowledge to society. More than 30,000 people from over 120 countries find an environment with us that promotes independent thinking and a climate that inspires top performance. Located in the heart of Europe and globally networked, we develop solutions together for the global challenges of today and tomorrow.