Join Wikkelhouse Switzerland
Wikkelhouse represents a new approach to building—innovative, modular, and designed for circularity. With a clear focus on sustainability and flexibility, we offer compact housing solutions that adapt perfectly to the needs of modern lifestyles. Our homes are made of wood and designed to meet the highest standards of quality, energy efficiency, and design.
Open Positions
Carpenter EFZ (m/f/d) 100%
As a carpenter at Wikkelhouse, you will become a key specialist in our production process. You will work directly on the construction of our Wikkelhouses, from preparing the materials to assembling the various segments. With your expertise and passion for the craft, you will help bring the vision of the Swiss Wikkelhouse to life.
Your Responsibilities:
- Performing woodworking tasks as part of production orders
- Pre-assembly and adjustment of manufactured parts
- Completing the interior finishing of Wikkelhouse segments
- Close collaboration with the production manager and within the team
Your Profile:
- Proficient in German
- Completed training as a carpenter (EFZ), joiner (EFZ), or in a related profession
- Three years of professional experience in a comparable position
- High level of manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Independent, reliable, and solution-oriented work style
- Interest in the development and philosophy of Wikkelhouse
What we offer:
- Become part of an innovative and sustainability-focused company
- A dynamic work environment in a startup where your work has a significant impact on the company’s success
Are you ready to help shape the future of living with us? Then send your application materials (resume, cover letter, references) via email to info@wikkelhouse.ch with the subject line “Application as a Carpenter/Joiner.”
Planner / CAD Draftsman (m/f/d) 100%
As a Designer/Drafter at Wikkelhouse Schweiz AG, you will become a key specialist in our development and production process. You will work directly on the design and construction of our Wikkelhouses—from the initial 3D models through to detailed production and assembly plans. With your expertise, your understanding of structural design, and your passion for timber construction, you will help further develop the vision of the Swiss Wikkelhouse.
Your responsibilities:
- Creating 3D models and shop drawings in Cadwork
- Detailed planning of our modular timber structures
- Creating production and assembly plans
- Developing construction details (floors, walls, roofs, connections, waterproofing)
- Assisting with building permit applications and technical dossiers
- Coordinating between planning, production, and the construction site
- Collaborating on prototypes, custom solutions, and new construction techniques
- Continuously improving our modular building systems
Your profile:
- Proficient in German
- Training as a Certified Wood Technician (HF) in Timber Construction or Certified Wood Technician (HF) in Carpentry
- Very good CAD skills (required)
- Spatial awareness and an understanding of construction
- Enjoyment of hands-on implementation (not just desk work) – close collaboration with the Head of Development and the Production Manager is a daily requirement
- Independent and structured work style
What we offer:
- Become part of an innovative and sustainability-focused company
- A dynamic work environment in a startup where your work has a significant impact on the company’s success
If you prefer hands-on work to drawing up competition entries, want to see your designs come to life, enjoy moving between the planning stage, the workshop, and the construction site, and are interested in sustainable construction and timber building, please send your application materials (resume, cover letter, references) by email to info@wikkelhouse.ch with the subject line “Application for Timber Technician.”
Questions?
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