Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 85'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 89'375 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 98'525 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 118'825 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 116'095 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsVehicles
Automobil- und Fahrzeugingenieur/in FH
You develop innovative vehicle technology and safe drives
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You research new vehicle drives, create 3D models, and support production in the automotive industry.
FieldVehicles
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
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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 Automation Test Engineer. Based on 710 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 94'750 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 95'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 101'031 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 109'125 | 14 |
| Lucerne | CHF 107'000 | 17 |
| Zurich | CHF 104'242 | 162 |
| Solothurn | CHF 103'915 | 13 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 101'333 | 12 |
| Aargau | CHF 100'000 | 36 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 113'675 | 72 |
| Health care / Social services | CHF 108'707 | 6 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 101'965 | 70 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 101'187 | 42 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 100'000 | 153 |
| Insurance | CHF 100'000 | 17 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Automobil- und Fahrzeugingenieur/in FH
Official education path
You complete a three-year Bachelor program at an FH with a focus on vehicle engineering.
Typical training path
Automobil- und Fahrzeugingenieur/in FH
Prerequisites
- Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Abschluss einer Höheren Fachschule im Bereich Technik oder Wirtschaft and professional experience
- Abschluss einer Höheren Fachschule im Bereich Technik oder Wirtschaft and a one-year internship in a related profession
Requirements
- technical understanding
- precise working style
- analytical-conceptual skills
- leadership qualities
- high sense of responsibility
- networked thinking and action
- sense of quality
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you have related technical training or work experience in vehicle construction.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Precise working style
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check technical drawings for production readiness. Then you discuss the next steps for prototype construction with the team.
- You research alternative energy sources and develop new materials.
- You create detailed 3D models for vehicles and components.
- You carefully test new prototypes for safety and driving performance.
- You plan production processes accurately and support their practical implementation.
- You monitor processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
- You train internal specialists and inform external customers.
- You prepare reports after accidents and clarify liability questions.
Working conditions
You mostly work in an office and on the production floor. You find employment in the automotive industry, vehicle trade, or engineering offices.
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Precise working style
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Fixed schedules
- Changing tasks
- Continuous training
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