Metalworker / Industrial Mechanic / Technical Allrounder (m/f/d) 100%
ETH Zürich
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:08 October 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Metalworker / Industrial Mechanic / Technical Allrounder (m/f/d)
100%, Zürich, permanent
The VAW belongs to the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (D-BAUG) at ETH Zurich and operates a large hydraulic testing hall at Hönggerberg addressing questions in hydraulic engineering, river engineering, and glaciology. The work is at the interface of civil engineering, environmental engineering, and earth sciences. In addition to scientific activities, the VAW also undertakes assignments for federal and cantonal authorities as well as for companies, especially from the energy sector, and consulting engineering offices.
Job description
Start date January 1, 2026 or by arrangement.
As a metalworker, industrial mechanic, or technical allrounder, you will play a central role in the construction of our large-scale physical models for hydraulic testing, which are set up in the VAW testing hall. Your main tasks include:
- Piping construction: building and installing stainless steel pipes to connect the models to the laboratory water circuit
- Assembly of fittings
- Plant and apparatus construction, metalworking for models and field measurement campaigns (e.g., supports, frame constructions, brackets, sheet metal constructions made of stainless steel and brass, movable constructions)
- On-site installation of measurement setups in the field (work outside the testing hall approx. 10 days/year)
- Application of various welding methods (MIG/MAG, electrode and aluminum welding) as well as soft and hard soldering
- Maintenance and repair of hydraulic pumps, laboratory equipment, and devices
- Mechanical constructions
- Advising staff and students in implementing their projects
- Project-related work for other institutes of D-BAUG
Profile
- Completed training as pipe fitter or metalworker EFZ
- Several years of professional experience
- Welding certificates (MIG, MAG) and very good manual skills
- Precise working method and quick comprehension
- Teamwork skills and enjoyment in collaborating with young scientists
- Good German and English skills
- Openness to new challenges in an interdisciplinary research environment
Workplace
Workplace
We offer
- A versatile and demanding activity in a pleasant working environment
- Full-time position with workplace on the ETH Zurich Hönggerberg campus
- Support for specialized further training
- Numerous offers and discounts through ETH Zurich (e.g., sports offers, catering, further education, mobility)
Diversity and sustainability are important to us
Curious? So are we.
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Educational certificates and references
Please apply exclusively via the online application portal. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered.
Further information about the Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology can be found on our website . For inquiries, Mr. Stefan Gribi, workshop manager, Tel. +41 44 632 40 98 or gribi@vaw.baug.ethz.ch (no application documents), is happy to assist you.
Please note that the preselection is carried out by the responsible recruiters and not by artificial intelligence.
For personnel placement, the ETH Zurich terms and conditions apply.
