The job of an electronics technician covers various technical areas in the field of electronics. Technicians work closely with engineers and other members of their team. Their main activities include designing and implementing projects, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and maintenance.

It is a demanding profession that requires:

• Very good grades in mathematics, French, and physics
• Team spirit and the ability to work independently
• A precise and meticulous approach to work
• Perseverance, curiosity, and reliability
• Good manual dexterity
• An interest in physics and computer science

The training alternates between practical work at CERN (3–4 days per week) and theoretical instruction at the vocational school (1–2 days per week).

At the end of the training, apprentices obtain a Swiss Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC). It is also possible to obtain a Federal Vocational Baccalaureate during the apprenticeship, provided that the required conditions are met.

Further information about the profession of electronics technician is available at www.orientation.ch.

Vocational school (CFPT): https://edu.ge.ch/site/cfpt