Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 84'170 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 87'073 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 95'750 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 101'402 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 108'691 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 115'750 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Maschineningenieur/in FH
You develop innovative machines and optimise industrial processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Maschineningenieur/in FH professionals design technical systems, lead projects, and ensure efficient production processes.
Engineering meets practice: As a Maschineningenieur/in FH, you shape the technology of tomorrow. You analyse customer needs, develop prototypes, and guide projects from the first idea to mass production. Interdisciplinary teams, precise calculations, and continuous training define your daily routine. You combine technical know-how with strategic thinking to create innovative solutions for industry and the environment.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAutomotive
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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 Mechanical Engineer. Based on 2,055 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 91'325 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 90'125 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 98'359 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Solothurn | CHF 110'000 | 37 |
| Aargau | CHF 101'338 | 165 |
| Grisons | CHF 99'500 | 23 |
| Nidwalden | CHF 99'000 | 12 |
| Obwalden | CHF 98'553 | 23 |
| Zurich | CHF 98'326 | 383 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | CHF 105'300 | 51 |
| Consulting various | CHF 100'000 | 17 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 99'500 | 89 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 97'700 | 54 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 94'225 | 12 |
| Industry various | CHF 93'566 | 324 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Maschinentechnik" oder "Bachelor of Science FHNW in Maschinenbau"
Official education path
The main route leads through a federally recognised bachelor's degree at a university of applied sciences with an integrated practical option.
Typical training path
Eidg. anerkanntes Diplom "Bachelor of Science [FH] in Maschinentechnik" oder "Bachelor of Science FHNW in Maschinenbau"
Prerequisites
- Completion of at least a 3-year vocational basic training in a field related to the study direction and technical Berufsmaturität
- Completed at least 3-year basic training with Berufsmaturität in another field
- Gymnasiale Maturität and 1-year vocational internship in a field related to the study direction
- Gymnasiale Maturität and internship contract with a company in the machine engineering industry (for praxisintegriertes Bachelorstudium at ZHAW)
- Completion of a higher technical college (höhere Fachschule) in the technical field
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Interest in physical processes
- Analytical skills
- Organisational and planning skills
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible if you have technical basic training with vocational maturity or academic maturity along with a practical internship.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Project organisation
- Continuous training
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your computer and check simulations for a new machine design before heading to the lab to test the first prototypes. In between, you discuss the integration of new sensors with colleagues from electronics and IT.
- You analyse customer requirements and develop innovative technical systems.
- You plan tests and create virtual or physical models.
- You run computer simulations and evaluate the test results.
- You build prototypes and precisely adjust the components.
- You monitor production chains and continuously optimise the processes.
- You check quality standards and maintain technical systems.
- You advise customers and train staff on equipment operation.
Working conditions
You work in industrial companies, engineering firms, service providers, or public administrations. You often move between office desks, labs, and production halls.
Where to learn
- Berner Fachhochschule / Technik und Informatik TI Sekretariat BurgdorfPestalozzistr. 20, 3400 Burgdorf
- Hochschule für Technik der Fachhochschule NordwestschweizSteinackerstr. 5, 5210 Windisch
- Hochschule Luzern Technik & ArchitekturTechnikumstrasse 21, 6048 Horw
- ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften School of EngineeringTechnikumstr. 9, 8401 Winterthur
- Hochschule für Technik und Architektur Freiburg HES-SO Bd. dePérolles 80, 1700 Freiburg
- Ostschweizer Fachhochschule (OST)Oberseestrasse 10, 8640 Rapperswil SG
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Project organisation
- Continuous training
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic requirements
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Physical strain
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