Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 70'320 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 70'320 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 105'588 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 72'000 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 141'000 |
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Swiss professionsElectrical Engineering
Versuchsingenieur/in
You plan technical tests, carry them out, and document the results precisely.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Versuchsingenieur/in develop test systems, program data acquisition, and analyse test results for product development.
Versuchsingenieur/in are indispensable in modern product development. You design complex test rigs, control data acquisition, and evaluate test results systematically. Your analytical thinking and technical expertise form the basis for innovative solutions. You work closely with development teams to evaluate new methods and ensure component quality. This profession combines theoretical knowledge with practical curiosity.
FieldElectrical Engineering
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryElectrical Engineering
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
⚠ Estimated — based on a related role
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Mineur. Based on 14 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+43% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 72'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 63'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 102'794 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Building trade / Real estate | CHF 87'500 | 10 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Versuchsingenieur/in
Official education path
Entry is through a university degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or systems engineering.
Typical training path
Versuchsingenieur/in
Prerequisites
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering/Mechatronics
- Knowledge of electrical engineering/electronics, control and measurement technology
Requirements
- Analytical and conceptual thinking
- Systematic problem-solving skills
- Networked thinking and structured approach
- High team ability
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Hands-on curiosity
- Systematic working method
- Team orientation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand in front of a newly set up test rig and calibrate the sensors for the next run. While the measurement data runs live on the monitor, you log deviations and adjust the control parameters precisely.
- You plan the setup and execution of technical tests systematically.
- You design and build custom test rigs for specific requirements.
- You program data acquisition and control complex test sequences precisely.
- You maintain equipment and systems and fix technical faults quickly.
- You analyse test results and derive concrete optimisation steps.
- You evaluate new measurement techniques and check their industrial suitability.
- You document every test run completely and clearly for colleagues.
- You coordinate cooperation with development teams and production departments.
Working conditions
You work in test laboratories, research departments, or production facilities. There you test components under real conditions and manage the measurement technology.
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Hands-on curiosity
- Systematic working method
- Team orientation
Trade-offs
- High precision requirement
- Technical complexity
- Project-related strain
- Physical preparation
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