High Voltage Products, Zürich-Oerlikon
Monday, November 7, 2005

Industrial Sights

In the past, trainees told us that they wished to have more exposure to the industry during their time in Switzerland. To respond to this need, IAESTE introduced the visits to Industrial Sights several years ago. They are designed to take trainees to different companies and introduce them to different technologies. The trips usually last between 2 and 4 hours and cover the basic areas of the respective company.

Don't be scared, this is not school!

ABB High Voltage Technology

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies. The company operates in around 100 countries and employs about 100'000 people. Besides the automation and turbocharging engines, ABB is the world's leading manufacturer of high voltage systems, especially of systems for the production, transfer and distribution of energy.

Programme

IAESTE LC Zurich offers you an interesting afternoon at the ABB High Voltage Technology in Oerlikon. We are going to hear some more details about the company and their products and technologies. After the presentations we will be able to visit the production hall where we can follow the assembling of a high voltage gas-insulated switch. After the tour we will have an apéro where we can ask more questions, for example about a traineeship or the possibility of working at ABB.

But this is not enough! Unlike at other Industrial Sights we are going to offer you an evening programme with dinner held in the VSETH student location in Zurich.

Even though the visit of the high voltage part of ABB may sound only interesting for electrical engineers, we can assure you that this is not true! The high voltage section is just a small part of it and with the automation and turbochargin sections ABB is one of the most interesting employers for any technical student. Check out their webpage for more information.

Schedule

Location and Time

Meeting point is at the ABB building Toro1 in Oerlikon. If you are not sure how to get there, come to the back-side of the train station in Oerlikon (track 6). I'll be waiting there until 13:45 and then walk to ABB.

We are aware that this event is taking place on a Monday afternoon and that you have to work. But this is not just some fun-event but a visit of another company in Switzerland. Please show this webpage to your boss and ask him/her to have an afternoon off.

Transportation

It is up to the individual trainee to make their way to Oerlikon. Everybody should know how to get there. If anyone doesn't know, check www.rail.ch or write an email to the address given below.

Costs

You don't have to pay anything except the return ticket to Oerlikon and the drinks in the evening!

Number of participants and registration

Please register for this event between 2005-10-24 18:00 and 2005-10-28 18:00 (registration exclusively electronically and in the given time frame; link for registration published here during this time).

The first ones to do so who fit in our group of up to 50 people (including helpers) are in! If the list of participants is already filled up, you can still register. You are then added to the waiting list, and with a bit of luck you can still join!

Further details

If you have any question, feel free to ask us! Send an e-mail to abb2005{-at-}iaeste{.}ch^*.

We are looking forward to having a good time together with you!

Jörg Meili
for IAESTE LC Zurich

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