Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 61'736 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'528 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 70'208 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 74'889 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 83'100 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 84'781 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Automatikfachmann/-frau BP
You plan, install, and maintain complex automation systems.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You install and maintain industrial automation systems. You also coordinate their commissioning.
You ensure that modern production plants and control systems work together smoothly. You plan electrical circuits. You lead the installation and carry out commissioning. Your expertise secures efficient manufacturing processes in industry. You check systems and fix faults. You organise spare parts and train end users. Regular maintenance and precise measurements guarantee long-term functionality.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Exact salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Automation Specialist. Based on 2,348 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+14% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 64'350 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 65'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 68'022 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 73'100 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Zug | CHF 76'700 | 21 |
| Fribourg | CHF 73'905 | 100 |
| Geneva | CHF 73'605 | 58 |
| Aargau | CHF 71'325 | 243 |
| Neuchâtel | CHF 70'915 | 77 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 70'750 | 44 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 83'000 | 42 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 75'999 | 136 |
| Retail trade / Wholesaling | CHF 74'286 | 12 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 74'000 | 33 |
| Media / Printing / Publishing | CHF 72'250 | 8 |
| Agriculture / Forestry / Wood | CHF 71'682 | 7 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Automatikfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 1,5-2 Jahre, berufsbegleitend
Official education path
A part-time course lasting 1.5 to 2 years leads to the federal specialist certificate.
Typical training path
Automatikfachmann/-frau mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Mitwirken beim
- Planen von Maschinen
- Realisieren von Maschinen
- Inbetriebnehmen von Maschinen
- Präventives
- Instandhalten von Maschinen und Beheben von Störungen an Maschinen
- Anpassen, Modernisieren und Optimieren von Maschinen
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) als Automatiker/in and at least 2 years of professional experience in industrial automation
- EFZ or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of professional experience in industrial automation
- eidg. Berufsattest (EBA) or equivalent qualification and at least 5 years of professional experience, of which at least 3 years in industrial automation
- required module completions or equivalency certificates
Requirements
- Understanding of complex relationships
- Organisational skills
- Goal-oriented action
- Technical understanding
- 1Mitwirken beim
- 2Planen von Maschinen
- 3Realisieren von Maschinen
- 4Inbetriebnehmen von Maschinen
- 5Präventives
- 6Instandhalten von Maschinen und Beheben von Störungen an Maschinen
- 7Anpassen, Modernisieren und Optimieren von Maschinen
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a federal professional certificate or equivalent qualification. They also need relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Goal-oriented action
- Analytical thinking
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You face a complex control system. You check the electrical connections with measuring devices. You coordinate the installation work. You adjust the parameters until the system runs perfectly.
- You plan electrical circuits and create detailed maintenance manuals.
- You lead the installation and coordinate other specialists.
- You commission the systems and train the users.
- You check systems using checklists and carry out measurements.
- You use testing equipment to locate faults quickly.
- You organise spare parts and carry out maintenance work on the machines.
Working conditions
You work on machines in industry and in the office. Typical workplaces are the machinery, electrical, and metal industries. They also include the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
Where to learn
- VAM Verein für Berufsprüfungen für Automatikfachleute im Maschinen- und ApparatebauBernstr. 394, 8953 Dietikon
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Organisational skills
- Goal-oriented action
- Analytical thinking
Trade-offs
- Shift work
- Physical strain
- High responsibility
- Economic dependency
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