Zürich
Physics Laboratory Technician EFZ (m/f/d) 2027
- 01 August 2026
- 100%
- Apprenticeship
About the job
Physics Laboratory Technician EFZ (m/f/d) 2027
Do you want to complete a future-proof apprenticeship? Are you curious, open-minded, eager to make a difference and grow personally at the same time? Do you want to be at the cutting edge? Then you are exactly right at ETH Zurich, because the future is being created here.
Job Description
The ideal apprenticeship for handy tinkerers with a passion for technology and natural sciences!
With a team of scientists, you will work on groundbreaking research projects and help shape the future. With logical understanding, you will dive into the world of physical-technical topics and, in collaboration with international colleagues, turn your brilliant ideas into reality:
- Conventional material processing
- Creating CAD designs
- Developing and understanding electronic circuits and producing PCB designs
- Conducting measurements of physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, voltage and force
- Recording and evaluating data and measurement series
- Manufacturing and assembling prototypes
- Programming
- Photography
The training lasts 4 years and mainly takes place on the Hönggerberg campus of ETH. During the apprenticeship, you will rotate your place of work according to the rotation principle and thus get to know ETH from different perspectives. You will gain insight into various research groups with different technical focuses (vacuum technology, micro- and nanotechnology, optics, construction, electronics and other exciting areas).
Profile
If you have manual skills, are enthusiastic about technology and physics, and enjoy complex questions, then an apprenticeship as a Physics Laboratory Technician EFZ is just right for you!
You need a compulsory school leaving certificate for this vocational training and good grades in the following school subjects:
- Natural sciences
- Mathematics
- German
- English
We offer
- Introductory weeks at the start of the apprenticeship with all new learners at ETH Zurich
- Six weeks of holiday per year
- Modern infrastructure and professional support throughout the apprenticeship
- Regular events and workshops for personal development and networking with other learners
- Free, extensive sports programme at ASVZ
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 maintain 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 in which 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.
Note:
To increase equal opportunities for our applicants, we do not require a motivation letter, photo, or Basic-/Multicheck. We do not consider these documents if you submit them anyway.
Jonas Knoll looks forward to your online application with the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (without photo)
- Copies of all certificates from secondary school, 10th school year or grammar school
- Stellwerk 8 or Check S2
- Internship confirmations
- Certificates, confirmations of courses / leisure activities (if available)
For further information, the vocational training team is happy to assist you by phone at +41 (0)44 632 89 33. Additional information about vocational training at ETH Zurich can be found in our film or on our website .
