Work-study Bachelor’s degree program (PiBS)
You have an academic baccalaureate and would like to start a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Applied Sciences while gaining professional experience at the same time? Then apply for a work-study Bachelor’s degree program (PiBS) with us.
Join us in our important work and we will show you a multitude of perspectives for your professional development. We want you to make a difference with your strong commitment, your innovative ideas and your can-do attitude. This way, you are guaranteed not to get stuck in your day-to-day work. On the contrary: you will grow through exciting projects and expand your skills. We offer you a unique working environment in which you can take on responsibility and will be appreciated as a full-fledged team member. We pay particular attention to the systematic introduction and personal support during your time with us so that you can benefit fully from the work-study Bachelor’s degree program (PiBS).
THE WORK-STUDY BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM (PIBS) AT A GLANCE
The work-study Bachelor’s degree program (PiBS) is aimed at people with an academic baccalaureate who have enrolled at the University of Applied Sciences for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering and who would like to gain valuable professional experience in a part-time role throughout the duration of their studies. The work and tasks at RUAG are matched to the course content wherever possible and appropriate.
The overview below contains all the key facts and information about the work-study Bachelor’s degree program (PiBS) with us.
OUR PiBS AND AREAS OF APPLICATION
Degree in Computer Science:
- System engineering
- ICT services
- Software engineering
Degree in Mechanical Engineering:
- Design engineering
- Support in the development of mechanical and electronic assemblies
- Support in the development of complete systems (containers, wheeled/tracked vehicles)
Depending on your interests and our internal circumstances, it may be possible to gain an insight into other areas.
Place of work
In the first year of your studies, you will complete a basic training program at the Berufsbildungscenter Bern (vocational training center). After that, you will work at our Thun site. (Only applies to the PiBS degree program in Computer Science)
Level of employment and duration
The minimum level of employment is 40 percent. This corresponds to two working days, which can be distributed flexibly over the weekdays in coordination with your timetable and your line manager. You must start working for us before or at the beginning of your Bachelor’s degree so that you can work for us for the entire four years of your studies in a fixed-term employment relationship.
Support
For the entire duration of your employment with us, you will be supported by an experienced mentor. This person will be your first point of contact. Of course, someone from the Human Resources team will be available if you have any questions or comments regarding HR-related matters.
Salary
We offer you a standardized and attractive annual salary. It will be communicated during the application process.
Application and start
Our available positions for the work-study Bachelor’s degree program (PiBS) are advertised year-round. We only consider applications that reach us via our job portal. Please note that applicants who are shortlisted for the work-study Bachelor’s degree program (PiBS) will be invited to an assessment day at one of our sites. On this day, applicants will be given various tasks to solve, get to know our mentors and be asked a few questions.
The start date varies between August and September. It will be specified in the application process.
WHAT YOU CAN OFFER
- You have successfully completed your academic baccalaureate.
- As an ambitious person, you have already taken the plunge and enrolled at the University of Applied Sciences for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering.
- You enjoy solving problems, both as part of a team and on your own.
- You love to think logically and analytically and have a strong technical understanding.
- You are good at multitasking, as you are persistent and can therefore easily combine your studies and work.
