Automation Engineer EFZ

The first year of the apprenticeship takes place externally in the basic year of electronics/automation at the Gewerbeschule in Basel. Afterwards, the training takes place in the various internal automation departments. Additional insights into product testing and project management. Building automated control systems. Programming and testing products. Contacting and advising external customers. Intensive exchange with project managers and engineers. From the 3rd year of apprenticeship, trips to customers at home and abroad are possible.

SKAN, founded in 1968, is one of the pioneer companies in the field of cleanroom equipment and isolator design for the global pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, customer-specific solutions and an efficient service organisation have led SKAN to become a global market leader and important partner for industry and research laboratories. The apprenticeships at SKAN are aimed at people who would like to complete a dual training program and serve as an entry into the professional world. In the three to four year apprenticeship period, the apprentices pass through different departments and areas and thus get an overview of the entire company. The exchange and cooperation between apprentices from different professions is strongly encouraged. For example, the apprentices organize occasions and events, work together as a project team and thus learn a high level of social and professional competence.

• Completed intermediate or upper secondary school

• Good grades in mathematics and physics

• Very good knowledge of German

• Good knowledge of English, other languages an advantage

• Strong technical understanding

• Careful and accurate way of working

• Persevering and patient