Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 78'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 77'615 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 91'000 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Prüffeldingenieur/in
You test electronic assemblies and optimise quality assurance processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Prüffeldingenieur/in tests electronic systems, analyses faults and develops test specifications for production.
Electronic assemblies must work perfectly before entering mass production. Prüffeldingenieur/in take on this important task. You develop test specifications, programme measuring devices and analyse fault sources. Your systematic approach ensures that only flawless products leave the factory. With technical know-how and analytical thinking, you secure product quality and support internal teams with complex technical challenges.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Electrical Engineering Technician. Based on 700 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-4% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 83'200 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'902 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 80'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 93'750 | 18 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 90'000 | 25 |
| Zurich | CHF 89'900 | 98 |
| Schwyz | CHF 84'900 | 12 |
| Vaud | CHF 81'450 | 30 |
| Aargau | CHF 81'000 | 41 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 92'650 | 10 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 91'000 | 15 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 89'400 | 5 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 89'021 | 18 |
| Public administration / Associations | CHF 89'000 | 20 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 85'000 | 9 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Prüffeldingenieur/in
Official education path
You enter the profession through a relevant university degree in a technical field.
Typical training path
Prüffeldingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Bachelor Fachhochschule FH
- Master Fachhochschule FH
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- Technisches Hochschulstudium (Maschinen-, Elektro-, Systemtechnik)
Requirements
- Strong communication skills (usually also in English)
- Analytical and conceptual thinking
- Systematic problem-solving skills
- Networked thinking and structured approach
- Strong teamwork skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Systematic problem solving
- Communication skills
- Networked thinking
- Team orientation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the test bench and start the test software for a new electronic assembly. While the devices are calibrated, you record measurement values and check immediately if all specifications are met.
- You test electronic assemblies for technical specifications and functionality.
- You define detailed test specifications and set clear procedures for the tests.
- You programme and calibrate modern test and measuring devices for mass production.
- You systematically analyse possible fault sources and fix found defects immediately.
- You create comprehensive test reports and document all measurement results precisely.
- You work actively on quality assurance projects and advise internal teams.
Working conditions
You typically work in production facilities, development laboratories or quality assurance departments in the electronics industry. Your workplace is often a technical test laboratory with modern measuring devices and computers.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Systematic problem solving
- Communication skills
- Networked thinking
- Team orientation
Trade-offs
- High concentration
- Technical pressure
- Documentation effort
- Changing test tasks
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