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
Servicetechniker/in (Maschinen)
You maintain, repair, and commission industrial machines and systems.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Servicetechniker/in (Maschinen) ensure the smooth operation of machines through maintenance, fault analysis, and customer advice.
Machines and systems are the heart of modern production processes. As a Servicetechniker/in (Maschinen), you ensure they always run reliably. You carry out maintenance, quickly analyse faults, and fix them on site. You also advise customers on how to operate the equipment. Your technical understanding and strong communication skills make you an indispensable expert for working technology.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMechanical Engineering
Swissdoc 0.553.43.0
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
- 🎓 Servicetechniker/in Maschinen
Official education path
The usual path leads through initial technical training with a federal proficiency certificate (EFZ). It includes advanced knowledge in mechanics and electrical engineering.
Typical training path
Servicetechniker/in Maschinen
Prerequisites
- Grundbildung mit eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis EFZ
Requirements
- High communication skills (also in English)
- Independent, responsible, and structured way of working
- Quality- and customer-oriented approach
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Strong communication skills
- Structured working method
- Customer orientation
- Technical understanding
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a complex machine, check the control data, and replace a faulty component if needed. You then document the work and explain the correct settings to the operator.
- You carry out regular functional checks on industrial systems.
- You analyse technical fault sources and fix disruptions precisely.
- You carefully plan and document all necessary service work.
- You commission new machines and carry out the first tests.
- You advise customers on safe handling.
- You train operators on how to use the equipment correctly.
Working conditions
You work in production halls, maintenance companies, or service firms for the industry. You are often also on site with customers.
Strengths
- Strong communication skills
- Structured working method
- Customer orientation
- Technical understanding
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Repetitive routines
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