Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 69'350 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 66'260 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 89'200 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 92'450 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 103'740 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 96'000 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Mechatronikingenieur/in FH
You develop and program intelligent systems for modern industry.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You design mechatronic solutions, program controls, and optimize production processes in high-tech companies.
Mechatronic engineers combine mechanics, electronics, and computer science to create smart solutions. You develop robots, medical devices, or automated systems. In labs and workshops, you test prototypes. On the computer, you simulate processes and program control software. Your work makes industrial processes more efficient. You actively shape the production of tomorrow.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
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Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Mechatronics Engineer. Based on 81 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 76'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 82'832 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 79'800 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Technology | CHF 110'625 | 6 |
| Machine / System construction | CHF 88'790 | 23 |
| Industry various | CHF 74'750 | 20 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 66'000 | 6 |
| Service sector in general | CHF 58'500 | 5 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Mechatronikingenieur/in FH
Official education path
Training takes place at a university of applied sciences as a bachelor's degree with practical work experience.
Typical training path
Mechatronikingenieur/in FH
Prerequisites
- Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität
- Gymnasiale Maturität and at least 1 year of work experience
- Diplom einer höheren Fachschule
Requirements
- Interest in scientific-mathematical connections
- Enjoyment in solving technical problems
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Networked thinking and action
- Strong teamwork skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Technical curiosity
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at your workstation and analyze sensor data to optimize a production line. Then you test new control software on a prototype.
- You develop mechatronic systems like robots or automated machines.
- You conduct feasibility studies and test new prototypes.
- You program control software and integrate sensors into complex systems.
- You simulate production processes to spot bottlenecks early.
- You analyze data and adjust machine settings for quality control.
- You advise clients on introducing new technical systems.
Working conditions
You work in offices, labs, and workshops of industrial and high-tech companies. Sometimes you work on-site to commission systems for clients.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork
- Technical curiosity
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Changing work locations
- Constant need to learn
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