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 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Inbetriebsetzungsingenieur/in
You safely start up complex systems and machines.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You test, adjust and document industrial systems. You also train customer staff on site.
As an Inbetriebsetzungsingenieur/in, you ensure that new machines and technical systems run smoothly. You check settings. You carry out acceptance measurements and record all results carefully. You work closely with customer teams and train their staff. Your technical know-how and precise working methods form the foundation for successful projects and long-term customer relationships.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMechanical 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
- 🎓 Inbetriebsetzungsingenieur/in
Official education path
You typically start with a university degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or systems engineering.
Typical training path
Inbetriebsetzungsingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Bachelor Fachhochschule FH
- Master Fachhochschule FH
- Master Universitäre Hochschule
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering/Mechatronics
Requirements
- High communicative skills (usually also in English)
- Analytical, innovative and networked thinking
- Quality- and customer-oriented working style
- Systematic problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of legal regulations and standards
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible if you have a relevant university degree and practical experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Communicative strength
- Analytical thinking
- Systematic working method
- Legal requirements
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control console. You check the sensor settings of the new production line step by step. At the same time, you explain to the on-site staff how to operate the new functions safely.
- You monitor the technical settings of the systems during the test phase.
- You carry out acceptance measurements exactly according to the given specifications.
- You document all measured values and results carefully in the reports.
- You train customer staff on how to handle the machines safely.
- You analyse the causes of faults and solve technical problems systematically.
- You coordinate the handover of the system to the operations department.
Working conditions
You work mainly at customer sites, such as in factories or production halls. Occasionally you also plan your assignments from your office.
Strengths
- Communicative strength
- Analytical thinking
- Systematic working method
- Legal requirements
Trade-offs
- Travel demands
- Time pressure
- Responsibility
- Changing environments
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