Automation technician

As an automation technician your talent for technology will come to the fore. Your responsibilities will be both project and production-based. You will be working in the fields of automation, electrical engineering, hydraulics and mechanics.

Requirements:

  • Secondary/college student/year 10 and above
  • Flair for mathematics and technology
  • Good with hands and independent
  • Genuine interest in customer contact

Duration: 4 years
Locations: Apprenticeships throughout Switzerland.
Training: 1st/2nd year
Basic training in automation using the public transport training system (login)
3rd/4th year
In-depth training e.g. in production support, automation systems and electrical control systems as well as specializing in maintenance

Vocational school:

You will attend the vocational school 1-2 days per week. Once you have passed the entrance examination, you can complete your studies at the vocational secondary school.

Opportunities for further development

  • Engineer (University of Applied Sciences)
  • Technician (technical college)
  • Internal/external training