Electronics Vocational Trainer

Payerne | 80-100% |

This is your contribution

• Ensure the training of apprentice electronics technicians; guarantee the achievement of performance and behavioral goals according to industry standards
• Lead intercompany courses (üK) in the following technical areas: fundamentals of mechanics, manufacturing technology, fundamentals of measurement, digital measurement, microcontrol technology, and programming
• Act as an examiner at cantonal industry examinations (VPA/IPA)
• Maintain good relationships with partners (cantonal training authorities, partner companies; in German and French)
• Organize information sessions and events for apprentices and parents, as well as selection/orientation internships for future professionals
• Create and monitor regular training reports

What makes you unique

• Higher vocational education in the field of electronics (HF technician or equivalent training) and at least five years of relevant practical experience
• Further education in the field of vocational pedagogy (federal vocational diploma for trainers, qualification as a vocational trainer in the main profession) or an express willingness to acquire this, with palpable enthusiasm for the training and supervision of apprentices / young adults
• Mastery of the PCB and CAD development chain (Altium Designer, KiCAD, FreeCAD) as well as manufacturing and prototyping techniques (including 3D printing with FDM and SLA processes)
• Excellent knowledge of the C programming language for application on microcontrollers (especially STM32 architecture) as well as sound knowledge of Python (OOP), with practical experience in version control (Git) and technical documentation (XWiki or LaTeX)
• Good knowledge in the field of web infrastructure and databases (PHP, SQL) as well as demonstrable experience in using AI assistants and agents as tools for understanding, maintaining, and further developing existing solutions and tools
• High social competence for good cooperation with partners in the training sector (training companies, authorities); good knowledge of technical English

In a nutshell

Do you enjoy working with young adults and passing on your knowledge? Our training center for apprentice electronics technicians in Payerne is looking for your technical expertise, your precision, and your enthusiasm.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland: We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the welfare of the population.
• Lived diversity: Thanks to equal opportunity, we develop our competencies and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at the workplace: We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits (https://www.stelle.admin.ch/stelle/de/home/bundesverwaltung/ihre-vorteile-auf-einen-blick.html)

Your commitment to security and freedom

The Operations Command (Kdo Op) is responsible for all military operations and deployments of the Swiss Army. The Kdo Op includes, among others, the Air Force, the Army, the four territorial divisions, the SWISSINT competence center, the Special Forces Command, and the Military Police. Around 40 % of the approx. 2,500 employees are civilian employees -- from engineers to aircraft mechanics to analysts.

The Swiss Army employs over 9,000 employees in four military and around 200 civilian professions -- and this at 110 locations throughout Switzerland. Provision is also made for the next generation: The Swiss Army trains apprentices in over 30 professions.

Additional information

Employment with the Swiss Army makes sense and brings many advantages. Convince yourself at armee.ch/vorteile (https://www.vtg.admin.ch/de/vorteile).
Offers from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Questions about the position

Reto Ramseyer
Head Operations & Training Support
+41 58 48 27750