
Automation technician EFZ
Bring machines to life
Become an apprentice with us
As an automation engineer, you will build electrical control systems, devices and machines or entire automation systems. You will help to put them into operation, create technical documents such as schematics and repair defective or outdated systems. As an automation technician, you can ideally combine knowledge and skills from different areas and work in a field that is developing rapidly and continuously.
Training content
- 4-year apprenticeship (basic examination after 2 years)
- Vocational school with the option of BM
- Wiring, cabling and installing systems
- Programming and testing control software
- Function and quality checks
- Creating operating instructions and test instructions
- Drawing electrical and pneumatic diagrams
- Assisting with the commissioning of systems at the customer's premises
Requirements profile
- Manual dexterity
- Precise working methods
- Logical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Enjoy working in a team

Further training opportunities
- Technical vocational baccalaureate
- Technical:r Businesswoman/-man
- Vocational examination (BP) Automatikfachfrau/-mann
- Production specialist
- Master craftsman in switchgear and automation HFP
- Dipl. Technician HF
- Bachelor of Science FH
This apprenticeship is a good basic apprenticeship with many interesting opportunities for further training up to the level of mechanical engineer.
Contact apprenticeship
We look forward to receiving your complete application documents:
Wandfluh AG
Urs Brügger
Helkenstrasse 13
3714 Frutigen
Tel. 033 672 72 17
personalwandfluhcom
Contact Trial apprenticeship
Don't hesitate to contact the relevant vocational trainer to arrange a trial apprenticeship:
Marcel Meier
marcel.meierwandfluhcom
Tel. 033 672 73 73
Have the following information ready:
- Surname and first name, address and telephone number
- Date of birth
- School class
- Why are you interested in this profession?
- Suggested dates