Designers with Swiss Federal Proficiency Certificate (EFZ)

Length of training: 4 years, starting in August 2026

Designers with Swiss Federal Proficiency Certificate (EFZ) work together with engineers to translate concepts into products for daily use. They design individual components and modules for equipment and production facilities. They create design drawings and develop technical documents on the computer. They develop, model and design mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, machines and facilities. They work in businesses in the machine, electronic and metal industry (MEM industry).

At Montech, trainees proceed through different departments with different requirements and duties. Besides their main duties at the computer (CAD), they also carry out practical tasks in the workshop to diversify their training. Our designers enjoy a dynamic training experience with a variety of activities. With their Swiss Federal Proficiency Certificate (EFZ), they collaborate with engineers, develop technical documents, and engage in hands-on tasks to shape the future of design in the machine, electronic, and metal industry.

These are your duties

Use and master a 3D CAD program (Solidworks)
Create images and diagrams for marketing (sales documents)
Draw up production and assembly drawings
Optimize designs of existing products
Assist in the further development of our product lines
Independently clarify technical issues with suppliers
Complete practical training in the QA and Assembly Departments
Plan and carry out an IPA production project as conclusion of the training

This is your profile

Successful completion of primary and secondary school, with secondary school level of E/P
Good grades in mathematics, technical design, computer science and German
Interest in technology and mechanics
Precise, methodical working style
Ability to concentrate
Good spatial sense
Self-starter and team-oriented worker

Training locations

The headquarters of the company Montech AG will be the main location of your training.

Additional relevant training centers include the Solothurn Commercial-Industrial Vocational School (GIBS), and for inter-company courses (ÜK) the Training Center of Swissmechanic in Gerlafingen, as well as the Bern-based Training Center of the Designer Training Association Bern (VAKB).

Candidates who are excellent performers in school can also attend the Professional Baccalaureate School – also in Solothurn at the GIBS.

The 4-year basic training also includes an internship at the training center of the Apprenticeship Association in Zuchwil.

What is taught at these locations?

In the first year of training, there will be four inter-company courses at Swissmechanic. There, you learn and practice the basics of the profession – drawing and design techniques, product development, design methodology, and production technology. An additional inter-company course organized by VAKB Bern is offered to especially prepare for the partial exam that is held at the end of the second year of apprenticeship which also completes the basic education. Apprentices can acquire practical experience in assembly and production technology in our own Assembly and Quality Assurance Departments and during an internship of several weeks at the BLV Training Center in Zuchwil. During the second half of the training programme, the apprentices work in the project department for customer-specific applications and in development department in order to acquire specialized expertise.

Application checklist

✔ Motivational letter for the chosen profession
✔ CV with photograph
✔ Letters of recommendation from the most recent level of training
✔ Check S2 (S3) or test on current status of abilities “Stellwerktest”
✔ Reports from previously attended open houses

Please send the complete documents to Mr. Beat Aebi.
As an alternative, you can apply quickly and easily online using the apprenticeship platform “Yousty.”

Open House at Montech

Of course, Montech also offers opportunities to attend interesting and informative “open house” sessions.

Send an email to Mr. Beat Aebi or just call us at: 032 681 55 00.
We would be pleased to meet you

Have we piqued your interest?

You can easily send your complete application documents to us using the apprenticeship platform: “Yousty.” There you will also find the current relevant contacts for a smooth and successful application for your apprenticeship. We would be pleased to meet you.