Develop future-oriented material analyses as a physics laboratory technician

As a physics laboratory technician at RUAG, you will conduct tests and analyze materials that are used in high-tech fields such as mechanical engineering as well as energy and medical technology. To do this, you will use the latest measuring equipment and laboratory technologies.

If you are interested in materials, physics, chemistry and technology in general, we can offer you challenging work in an exciting environment. Our physics laboratory technicians prepare tests, conduct measurements and analyze the results to ensure that materials meet the highest quality standards. You will learn to work in a highly technical environment and actively contribute to the further development of modern technologies.

Key points of your apprenticeship at RUAG

Duration

Your apprenticeship will last four years. During this time, you will learn everything you need to know to become a physics laboratory technician.

Skills

To qualify for this apprenticeship, you should have a technical and scientific understanding of chemistry and physics, as well as logical thinking, and be able to work independently and accurately. Moreover, you should be an open as well as reliable person and get on well with other people thanks to your communicative nature.

Future opportunities

After your apprenticeship with us, you have the following post-apprenticeship opportunities: an advanced federal diploma of higher education in electrical engineering or systems engineering or an advanced federal professional examination as a scientific laboratory technician. In addition, you have the possibility to acquire a bachelor of science in electrical engineering, systems engineering or chemistry at a university of applied sciences.

Vocational training location

Thun

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What we offer you

As a physics laboratory technician at RUAG, you will examine the physical and chemical integrity of metallic materials used in various fields such as construction, mechanical engineering and medical technology. You will determine material characteristics, conduct measurements and document the tests in accordance with the applicable standards.

What you should bring with you

You completed your secondary education with very good grades in science and math, are interested in physics, chemistry, material technology, electronics and computer science. Moreover, you can think abstractly, work methodically and have a good understanding of technical matters, as well as practical skills. Finally you work with care, are reliable and thrive in a technically demanding work environment.