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 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Maschinenbautechniker/in HF
You plan and monitor the production of machines and technical systems
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop technical solutions, plan production processes, and oversee machines from design to commissioning
You stand at the intersection of technology and production. As Maschinenbautechniker/in HF, you plan complex technical systems. You select suitable materials and monitor manufacturing. Whether in small workshops or large industrial companies: you ensure machines operate safely and produce efficiently. Your work combines technical know-how with precise organisation
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
Swissdoc 0.553.11.0
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
- 🎓 Dipl. Maschinenbautechniker/in HF
- ⏱ 2 Jahre Vollzeit 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training lasts two years full-time or three years while working. It leads to the Dipl. Maschinenbautechniker/in HF qualification
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the relevant training field
- Other EFZ
- Berufsmaturität
- Fachmaturität
- Gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Equivalent qualification for a Sur-Dossier admission
- For part-time training: Employment of at least 50% in the relevant training field
- For full-time training: Internship of 720 hours (with relevant EFZ) or 1800 hours (without relevant EFZ)
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Interest in physical processes
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- High sense of responsibility
- Organisational and planning skills
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Planning skills
- Teamwork
- Sense of responsibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You check technical plans at your workplace. You coordinate with the team on the next production steps. You monitor machine parameters. You adjust settings as needed for smooth operations
- You plan technical projects together with experts in the office
- You analyse the requirements for machines and technical systems
- You select suitable materials based on technical specifications
- You create detailed plans and calculate the necessary production costs
- You assemble prototypes or outsource the manufacturing
- You test the functionality of systems under various conditions
- You document assembly plans and write user manuals for the product
- You install the equipment on site and commission it
Working conditions
You work in workshops, production halls, and technical offices in the machinery industry. You often move between planning desks and machine stations
Where to learn
- SwissmechanicFelsenstrasse 6, 8570 Weinfelden
- SwissmemPfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Planning skills
- Teamwork
- Sense of responsibility
Trade-offs
- Technological change
- Physical strain
- Pressure of responsibility
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