Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 84'500 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 83'200 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 50'400 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 60'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 121'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 113'026 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsTextiles & Fashion
Textil- und Verfahrenstechniker/in HF
Develop innovative textiles and optimise production processes
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You develop functional textiles, optimise production processes, and take on specialist and leadership tasks in the global textile industry.
The textile industry is changing fast. As a Textil- und Verfahrenstechniker/in HF, you shape the future of materials. You develop innovative fabrics and technical textiles. You combine technical know-how with business understanding. Your work links research, production, and global cooperation. You lead teams, manage projects, and ensure top quality standards.
FieldTextiles & Fashion
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryDesign
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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 Textile Engineer. Based on 16 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-21% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 84'500 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 74'964 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 66'800 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Industry various | CHF 80'000 | 6 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Textil- und Verfahrenstechniker/in HF
- ⏱ 3 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The part-time training lasts 3 Jahre and qualifies you as a Dipl. Textil- und Verfahrenstechniker/in HF.
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the textile and clothing industry
- EFZ of another profession
- Fach-, Berufs- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis or equivalent certificate
- Professional activity in the textile industry of at least 50% during studies (for part-time training)
Requirements
- Organisational skills
- Ideenreichtum und Kreativität
- Technical understanding
- High quality awareness
- Marketing-oriented thinking
- Good business knowledge
- Ability to lead staff and work in a team
- Strong sociability and communication skills
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a relevant EFZ or an equivalent maturity certificate.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Quality awareness
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
In the morning, you check the latest sample fabrics for strength. You discuss optimising a new loom with the production team. You ensure all technical specs and environmental guidelines are met.
- You develop innovative processes for spinning and weaving.
- You design functional fabrics and technical textiles for various industries.
- You analyse production processes and initiate targeted improvements.
- You carefully check the quality of finished products.
- You coordinate international projects with suppliers and partners.
- You lead teams and make important business decisions.
- You integrate new technologies into daily manufacturing.
Working conditions
You work in textile manufacturing plants, machine manufacturers, or research institutes. You often guide products from development to global market readiness.
Where to learn
- STF Schweizerische TextilfachschuleKlosterstrasse 32, 8406 Winterthur
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Quality awareness
Trade-offs
- Tight deadlines
- Global responsibility
- Leadership responsibility
- Physical strain
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