Working at Safran Vectronix

This is what you can expect from us.

Would you like to develop in an informal working environment? As a team member, does personal responsibility mean a lot to you? Is it important to you to be challenged and encouraged? Then you should read on!

 

At Safran Vectronix, we are convinced that a positive working atmosphere as well as friendly and cooperative teamwork are the keys to joint success. That is why we invest in our employees and with vision for the long term, ultimately in the company. Some is perhaps self-evident. Therefore, we are proud to offer many more benefits for our employees. Benefits that are certain not to be found with every employer.

 

And another point that is important to us: in the “equal pay for men and women” Safran Vectronix Ltd. is one of the audited & successfully certified companies in compliance with the Equal Pay Act.

«I have always had the courage to embrace change and to learn. It is precisely this agility that is valued at Safran Vectronix».
Barbara, Teamlead Intra-Logistics

Barbara started with us as an assembler, has done several job rotations and has been in her current position since 2020.

Team Safran Vectronix awakens potential that make us better together.

Our corporate values form the cornerstone of our actions and how we work together.

Our benefits - they are something worth looking at!

Occupational Health Management & Well-being

Occupational health management is a top priority for us, and several employees from different areas represent the health interests of our employees in our HEALTH CIRCLE.

Regular campaigns and events take place, such as webinars on selected topics or, for the first time in 2024, a health day with offers such as talks and health checks.

We also participate in special campaigns such as the b2run company run, bike to work, Chi Kung and more.

You have access to our changing rooms with showers. With your company ID, you can get up to 20% off at Dreivital, the neighbouring gym, depending on the type and length of your membership.

The free and confidential social counselling service “Leica Social Services” offers you support in difficult situations, from health issues and financial concerns to personal matters.

Workplaces, Common Rooms & Catering

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.

Bonus

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.

Work & Leisure

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.

Family

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.

Employee Satisfaction

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.

Mobility

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.

Company Culture

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.

Pension Scheme

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.

Insurance

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.

Anniversaries

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

Preferential Conditions

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.

Further Training

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.

Becoming a part of our company from the very beginning

All new employees undergo a comprehensive familiarization program in the first few months. They get to know each area, gain a deep insight into the entire product portfolio and meet colleagues most relevant to their own position in a wide range of departments. But even those who change jobs internally are given the opportunity to get to know all the areas relevant to the new position once again. It is very important to us to create a common understanding of each other. If you become interested in another area over the years, we will support you with the possibility of job rotation. We have numerous career options available for our employees – both in line functions and in terms of taking on more extensive projects.
«Thanks to training opportunities, I have taken on more and more responsibility. That’s what I understand by empowerment.»
René, Head of Continuous Improvement
Started with us in 2009 as Operations Process Manager. Received further training at Safran University, Paris, in Change Management and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

International exchange - in demand for many tasks!

We are part of a multinational company. And our customers are also located all over the world. When you work at Safran Vectronix, your intercultural skills are in demand in most positions. In product management, finance, development or production. Our products and solutions are created in close collaboration with Safran Electronics & Defense in France and with Safran Optics1 in the USA. There are points of contact with our partners and colleagues in other countries almost everywhere.

Did you know? Advancing to the top 5 employers

As an employer, we focus on our employees and create an excellent working environment. But does this commitment hold up in an independent survey? For the second time we can say: yes, it does! We reached the top 5 in the 2022 Swiss Employer Award and won a “Top Employer” award among medium-sized companies with 250-999 employees.

 

This means that after our last participation, in which we finished among the top 10, we have once again pushed forward. This was only possible thanks to the great commitment of all employees.