Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 108'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 109'500 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 104'911 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 125'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 111'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 113'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Betriebs- und Produktionsingenieur/in
You combine technology and business to design production processes efficiently.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Betriebs- und Produktionsingenieur/in optimizes manufacturing processes. You manage resources. You develop innovative solutions for the economy.
You stand at the intersection of technology and business to shape tomorrow's production. You analyze complex manufacturing processes. You optimize resource use. You actively drive technological innovation. With solid expertise and strategic thinking, you ensure new products are not only technically flawless but also economically successful on the market.
FieldBusiness, Administration & Tourism
Education pathHigher Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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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 Operational Planning Director. Based on 69 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 108'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 104'250 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 101'101 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 135'129 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 140'000 | 7 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 124'000 | 5 |
| Industry various | CHF 110'000 | 9 |
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 96'800 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Betriebs- und Produktionsingenieur/in
Official education path
You enter through specialized degree programs or further education paths. These combine technology and business.
Typical training path
Betriebs- und Produktionsingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- Interest in operational, economic, and technical processes and connections
Requirements
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Creativity
- Networked thinking
- Good communication skills
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to listen
Where this can lead
Career changers often find roles in project management, product management, or as business consultants. Cross-disciplinary experience is highly valued here.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
- Process optimization
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk in front of several screens. You check production data against current supply chains at the same time. In between, you talk with specialist departments. You discuss how to integrate new technologies smoothly into existing manufacturing processes.
- You analyze existing manufacturing processes for technical weaknesses and economic potential.
- You manage raw material procurement. You plan machine usage.
- You develop innovative product concepts. You check their industrial feasibility.
- You coordinate interdisciplinary teams. You introduce new production technologies.
- You present well-founded strategies to management. You focus on process improvement.
Working conditions
You work in manufacturing plants, engineering chambers, or consulting firms. These companies specialize in industrial optimization. Your workplace changes between the office, the lab, and the production hall.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
- Process optimization
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Dynamic markets
- Interdisciplinary conflicts
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