Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'320 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'320 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 105'588 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 141'000 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Forschungsingenieur/in
You develop and design innovative systems for research.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Forschungsingenieur/in lead development projects, calculate machine parts, and conduct research experiments.
You stand at the heart of innovation as a Forschungsingenieur/in. Your task is to develop new methods and machines. You lead projects, work out precise calculations, and design test facilities. Your analytical thinking and creativity drive technical development forward. You work across disciplines and put new technologies into practice.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Engineering
Swissdoc 0.550.1.0
02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Mineur. Based on 14 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+43% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 63'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 102'794 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 87'500 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Forschungsingenieur/in
Official education path
You typically start with a master's degree at a university of applied sciences or a university. The focus is on research and development.
Typical training path
Forschungsingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Master Fachhochschule FH
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
Requirements
- High communication skills (also in English)
- Commitment and willingness to perform
- Analytical, innovative, and networked thinking
- Systematic problem-solving skills
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you have a relevant university degree and proven practical experience in development.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Systematic planning
- Creative development
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the test rig and check the measurement data of a newly designed test facility. At the same time, you discuss the next steps with the team.
- You lead projects to develop new technical methods and systems.
- You work out precise calculation bases to size complex machine parts.
- You design test facilities and prepare them for operation.
- You conduct experiments and evaluate the collected measurement data.
- You coordinate interdisciplinary teams to achieve development goals.
- You document technical results and prepare expert reports for managers.
Working conditions
You work in research labs, development centers, or at technical test rigs. You often switch between office desks and workshop areas.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills
- Systematic planning
- Creative development
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Constant adaptation
- Project uncertainty
- Stress phases
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