Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'600 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 81'050 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 80'769 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 88'974 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 97'214 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Leiter/in Konstruktion
You lead design departments and steer innovative development projects
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You lead the design department, plan new developments, and optimise processes in industry
As Leiter/in Konstruktion, you take charge of the entire department. You coordinate complex development projects and track their progress. You optimise workflows and link interfaces to IT systems. Your expertise guarantees smooth cooperation with internal teams and external clients. You guide your team strategically and drive technical progress within the company.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
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 Mechanical Engineering Technician. Based on 361 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+6% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 79'300 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'467 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 80'300 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 84'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 90'725 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 87'087 | 53 |
| Thurgau | CHF 84'500 | 13 |
| Aargau | CHF 83'835 | 24 |
| Basel-Land | CHF 81'378 | 13 |
| Berne | CHF 80'000 | 27 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 98'000 | 5 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 91'000 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 82'000 | 45 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 80'600 | 231 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'000 | 13 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 73'500 | 11 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Leiter/in Konstruktion
Official education path
Entry typically requires an engineering degree from a university, plus practical work experience.
Typical training path
Leiter/in Konstruktion
Prerequisites
- Engineering degree from a university
- Techniker/in HF (in small companies)
Requirements
- High communication skills (usually also in English)
- Analytical, innovative and networked thinking
- Systematic problem-solving skills
- Leadership strength
Where this can lead
In smaller companies, a career change is also possible with basic technical training and further education.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership qualities
- Innovation drive
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You start the morning in a team meeting. You discuss the current project status with your staff. Afterwards, you check technical drawings. You also coordinate the handover to production.
- You lead the design department and coordinate work teams daily.
- You plan complex new developments and monitor their timeline.
- You optimise internal workflows and integrate them into ERP systems.
- You ensure smooth cooperation with other specialist departments.
- You train your staff in new technical methods.
- You check technical drafts for feasibility and quality.
- You report project progress to the management.
Working conditions
You usually work in technical offices of industrial companies or development centres. Your workplace is often equipped with modern CAD systems and project management tools.
Strengths
- Communication skills
- Analytical thinking
- Leadership qualities
- Innovation drive
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic requirements
- Responsible decision-making
- Cross-departmental coordination
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