Official education path
The programme lasts six to eight semesters depending on the mode and leads to a federally recognised Bachelor of Science.
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Elektroingenieur/in FH
You develop innovative electrical engineering solutions for the future
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Elektroingenieur/in FH professionals plan and develop modern technical systems and optimise industrial production processes
Innovative technologies shape our daily lives. As an Elektroingenieur/in FH, you lead research projects and develop forward-looking systems. From robotics to energy technology, you combine technical expertise with business thinking. You work in multidisciplinary teams, test prototypes, and guide products from concept to mass production. Your expertise is in high demand on the job market.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryElectrical Installation
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
No verified Swiss salary data is available for this profession yet.
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Elektroingenieur/in FH.
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Elektrotechnik (und Informationstechnologie)"
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Elektrotechnik (und Informationstechnologie)"
Prerequisites
- Completion of a vocational basic education of at least 3 years in a field related to the study programme and technical Berufsmaturität
- Completion of a vocational basic education of at least 3 years with Berufsmaturität in another field
- Gymnasiale Maturität and a 1-year vocational internship in a field related to the study programme
- Completed vocational basic education in a field related to the study programme and professional experience after apprenticeship and admission procedure
- Gymnasiale Maturität and an internship contract with a company in the electrical engineering sector (for practice-integrated Bachelor studies at ZHAW or BFH)
Requirements
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Ability to develop, implement, and review projects
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Project planning
- Technical expertise
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in the lab and check the performance of a newly programmed control module. At the same time, you discuss the next optimisation steps for mass production with the development team.
- You lead research projects and develop innovative electrical applications.
- You design and programme prototypes for new production tools.
- You integrate automated production lines into existing industrial facilities.
- You optimise production processes with ecological and economic considerations.
- You advise clients on new technologies.
- You train staff on the safe use of new systems.
- You write scientific publications and present research findings.
Working conditions
You work in industrial and service companies as well as research and development institutes. Your fields of work include the energy sector, medical technology, robotics, and automation technology.
Where to learn
- Berner Fachhochschule / Technik und Informatik TI Sekretariat BurgdorfPestalozzistr. 20, 3400 Burgdorf
- Hochschule für Technik und Architektur Freiburg Bd de Pérolles 80Postfach 32, 1705 Freiburg
- Hochschule Luzern Technik & ArchitekturTechnikumstrasse 21, 6048 Horw
- Ostschweizer Fachhochschule OST Oberseestr. 10Postfach 1475, 8640 Rapperswil SG
- Hochschule für Technik der Fachhochschule NordwestschweizSteinackerstr. 5, 5210 Windisch
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften School of EngineeringTechnikumstr. 9, 8401 Winterthur
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Project planning
- Technical expertise
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic requirements
- Complex coordination
- Periodic workload
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