Working at Safran Vectronix

Ergonomic workplaces and high-quality furniture are regularly replaced.

There is a small kitchen on each floor with a microwave and a refrigerator. Plus, there are two common rooms with microwaves, refrigerators and a meal and snack machine.

ALWAYS FREE: Coffee, tea, water and often fresh fruit.

At Coop Restaurant Heerbrugg, Safran Vectronix employees get a 10% discount off the full catering range.

All employees contribute to the success of Safran Vectronix AG and therefore share in the performance of the company. For those on a permanent employment contract for at least three months in the financial year, a profit share of up to 14% of the annual basic salary may be awarded, depending on five business targets.

We work 40 hours a week, plus 48 hours a year in exchange for 6 bridge days. With at least 5 weeks of holiday per year, we have significantly more free time than the legal minimum.

Thanks to flexible working hours based on an annual working time model, there are no block times or shift work. Employees are responsible for their own working hours and coordinate these within their team. In addition, unpaid leave can be used to take more free time if necessary – including full days.

We support the Mittelrheintal daycare centres by financing several company daycare places that are available to our employees at favourable conditions. Maternity leave is 16 weeks with full salary paid (after having worked for the company for 10 months) plus one additional day of holiday for the birth. For fathers, there is 10 days of paternity leave with full salary paid as well as one additional day of holiday. We also pay a childbirth allowance of CHF 500.

We regularly compare ourselves with other companies and check the satisfaction of our employees through employee surveys and participation in the Swiss Employer Award.
In 2022, Safran Vectronix reached a sensational fifth place in its second year of taking part in the award, making it one of the top employers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein in the 250–999 employee category.

We use the results to determine and implement targeted fields of action and measures for continuous improvement.

We are well connected to public transport and promote the use of public transport and bicycles. Permanent employees without a parking space receive either a mobility allowance of CHF 250 per year or a 10% allowance for the Ostwind transport pass. Advantage for you: you only pay 90% of the subscription costs from your address to Heerbrugg and can use the entire Ostwind route network.

Parking spaces are limited and are allocated upon request according to address. The costs are CHF 30.00 (outside) or CHF 40.00 (underground car park) per month.

For short errands, our company bicycle is available at the bike stand next to reception.

Our values – agility, customer focus, empowerment, teamwork and “walk the talk” – form the basis of our company culture. Company occasions and team events are an integral part of this culture, in the spirit of community.

Nobody can recommend us better than our own employees! That’s why we reward your support in filling a permanent position with a bonus of CHF 1,000, which will be paid out after a successful probationary period. Employees recruit employees.

Safran Vectronix AG always assumes 55% of the savings contributions. You can choose between the standard plan or the maximum plan, which allows you to increase your personal pension by making higher savings contributions. The coordination deduction will be adjusted to your level of employment.

In addition, as an employer, we bear 100% of the costs for risk insurance and administrative costs.

Daily sickness allowance: You are insured against loss of salary in the event of illness or accident from the date of employment and receive full salary compensation for at least 90 days (this period increases according to years of service at the company).

Accident insurance: Free private insurance worldwide in the event of accidents, with additional capital disbursement (without self-financing) in the event of disability or death due to an accident.

We celebrate your loyalty: unforgettable anniversary parties and generous anniversary gifts (from the 5th year of service every 5 years).

With special Accor credentials, you can benefit from exceptional rates worldwide with hotel discounts of up to 14%. The Accor Group includes brands such as Mercure, Novotel, ibis, ibis styles, ibis budget, Adagio, Pullmann, Sofitel and 25h.

For private purposes, employees can also benefit from corporate rates at selected hotels in the region. When booking, simply state that you work at Safran Vectronix and book at the agreed terms. Please check with reception for current prices.

You can benefit from a fleet discount when you buy a new car. Ask the garage and contact HR with the relevant form.

Do you need a rental car for private purposes? You can enjoy special conditions with Enterprise Rental Car.

Professionally trained employees are crucial to the success of our company. That’s why we support further training by generously funding specific courses, language programmes and preparation courses for retirement.