Technical Allrounder in Environmental Technology

Technical Allrounder in Environmental Technology (60 %) You enjoy working practically, think in an orientation toward solutions, and want to use your technical skills in a meaningful environment? For our process engineering and chemical laboratories, we are looking for an independent personality who sets up experiments, supervises systems, implements technical solutions, and supports students and lecturers with practical tasks. The Institute for Environmental and Process Engineering UMTEC at the OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule develops innovative processes, products, and concepts to minimize environmental impacts. The focus areas include, among others, recycling, waste management, drinking water, wastewater, and exhaust air purification. Further information can be found under UMTEC OST Technical Allrounder in Environmental Technology (60 %) Your tasks Planning, setting up, and conducting experiments in our laboratories and process engineering testing halls Support in the development, adaptation, and optimization of procedures, processes, and prototypes Assembly, conversion, and supervision of experimental systems, devices, and technical installations Carrying out practical work in different laboratory and testing environments – from coarse mechanical work to finer activities on analytical devices Evaluation of experiments as well as visualization and documentation of results Maintenance, repair, and servicing of devices, machines, and systems Ensuring order, functionality, and operational readiness in the laboratory and testing environment Support of internships and study work, especially in the setup, execution, and demonstration of experiments Cross-departmental support of three specialist groups Your qualification Completed basic technical training, for example as Automatiker:in EFZ, Automatikmonteur:in EFZ, Physiklaborant:in EFZ, Anlagen- und Apparatebauer:in EFZ, Polymechaniker:in EFZ or comparable qualification Sound knowledge at EFZ level in at least one of the disciplines of electrical, measurement, control, or drive technology Practical experience in maintenance, installations, apparatus construction, or in the assembly of technical systems Interest in sensor technology, digitalization, testing technology, and prototype construction Practically-minded, independent, and solution-oriented personality with enjoyment of new topics and fields of work Team player and communicative personality with the ability to work with different stakeholder groups Willingness for practical, partly physical work in laboratories and testing halls as well as for occasional assignments at project partners We offer Varied activity with high practical relevance in a meaningful environment of environmental technology Versatile tasks between experimental operation, laboratory infrastructure, prototype construction, and practical research Space for initiative, own ideas, and creative technical solutions Flexible working hours, coordinated with experimental operation, internships, and team appointments Committed team with enjoyment of practical and socially relevant topics Cross-departmental cooperation with various specialist groups Work locations at the Rapperswil campus directly on Lake Zurich and near the station, as well as at the external location Eichwies, about 10 minutes from the campus Interested? Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to your application. For further information, Isenring, HR Business Partner, is available by telephone at or by writing an e-mail to E-Mail schreiben (<>). Technical information about the position will be gladly provided until 31. July 2026 by Däscher, Head of the Raw Materials and Recycling Department, via e-mail to E-Mail schreiben (<>); from 1. August 2026, Burkhardt, Director of the UMTEC Institute, will be available via e-mail at E-Mail schreiben (<>). Your benefits with us You can find our benefits on our career page. About the OST The OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule is an intercantonal and interstate university of applied sciences with locations in Buchs, Rapperswil-Jona and . With excellent Bachelor's and Master's degree programs as well as up-to-date continuing education, we train future-oriented specialists and managers. In the field of application-oriented research and development as well as services, we are among the leading institutions nationally. Questions regarding the application process Isenring HR Business Partner E-Mail schreiben (<>) Subject-specific questions jpiddbbb298jm jit0730jm jiy26jm