Today, at the graduation ceremony for automation technicians at Trafo Baden, we had the privilege of witnessing a very special moment: Our apprentice Joel Steiger was honored as the best automation technician of his year. With an excellent grade of 5.6, he received a distinction.

But that’s only part of his success story:

✅ Training via libs Industrielle Berufslehren Schweiz
✅ Vocational baccalaureate at Berufsfachschule BBB Baden
✅ Participation in Schweizer Jugend forscht | Science et jeunesse | Scienza e gioventù
🚀 And then, after the Swiss Army, he’s off to the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW

With his commitment, technical understanding, and willingness to constantly learn, Joel set standards during his apprenticeship at Autexis. This award is no coincidence; it is the result of hard work, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for technology.

Such talents are the future of our industry and the best proof of the potential within the next generation.

Thierry Burkart’s inspiring speech rounded off the special morning. It was a moment of recognition, motivation, and anticipation for what is to come.

Thank you, Joel, for your dedication. We look forward to everything that is yet to come and are glad to have you on the team and, most importantly, to keep you!

Special thanks also go to Marco Hoffmann, who always supported Joel with advice and action as a dedicated apprentice supervisor. We also thank Elias Schatzmann and Philippe André Ramseier, who gave Joel the necessary space and trust to fully develop his potential.