Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 48'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 50'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 53'243 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 57'700 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 52'650 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 60'000 |
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Swiss professionsChemistry & Physics
Papieringenieur/in
You plan and optimise industrial paper manufacturing processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Papieringenieur/in develop and control industrial production plants, optimise processes and lead technical teams in the paper industry.
The paper industry faces major challenges. As a Papieringenieur/in, you shape tomorrow's production. You plan technical processes, lead teams and ensure efficient operations. Your expertise guarantees quality and sustainability in manufacturing. You work at the intersection of technology, management and innovation.
FieldChemistry & Physics
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryPlastics, Paper & Surface Technology
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Papier- und Schreibwarenverkäufer. Based on 88 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+7% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 50'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 48'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 49'200 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 53'300 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | CHF 53'300 | 25 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consulting various | CHF 52'000 | 6 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 51'280 | 66 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Papieringenieur/in
Official education path
Training takes place through a university or university of applied sciences degree, possibly supplemented with business administration content.
Typical training path
Papieringenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Technical understanding
- Teamwork skills
- Leadership and social skills
- High quality awareness
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is usually only possible with a suitable university degree or relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Team orientation
- Leadership qualities
- Quality awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the control centre and analyse the production line's real-time data. Together with the team, you adjust the parameters to ensure the desired paper quality.
- You plan and optimise complex industrial manufacturing processes.
- You lead technical projects from planning to implementation.
- You train staff and document technical procedures.
- You manage business or production departments and make strategic decisions.
- You develop new methods for modern paper manufacturing.
- You monitor the quality and efficiency of the entire production.
Working conditions
You work in modern paper mills and technical production facilities. Your workplace is often the control centre or an office in the production area.
Where to learn
- Verband der schweizerischen Papier-, Karton und Folienhersteller ZPKFBergstrasse 110, 8032 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Team orientation
- Leadership qualities
- Quality awareness
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Shift work
- Work pressure
- Travel requirements
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