Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'996 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 81'913 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 85'831 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 92'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'550 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 104'338 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Qualitätsfachmann/-frau in Mikrotechnik EFZ
You ensure precision in microtechnology
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Qualitätsfachmann/-frau in Mikrotechnik EFZ, you monitor production processes and ensure the highest precision.
Microtechnology focuses on tiny components with extreme precision. As a Qualitätsfachmann/-frau in Mikrotechnik EFZ, you ensure every part meets strict rules. You check machines, record measurements, and work closely with technicians. Your expertise keeps modern high-tech equipment reliable.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathVocational Training (Apprenticeship)
IndustryWatchmaking & Microtechnology
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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 Quality & Process Manager. Based on 4,702 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
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| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 88'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 84'998 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'812 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 88'024 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Valais | CHF 100'000 | 60 |
| Zug | CHF 100'000 | 84 |
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 97'650 | 135 |
| Lucerne | CHF 97'500 | 87 |
| Zurich | CHF 97'432 | 486 |
| Aargau | CHF 94'500 | 283 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 116'550 | 57 |
| Insurance | CHF 101'500 | 17 |
| Consulting various | CHF 100'000 | 23 |
| Utilities | CHF 100'000 | 54 |
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 99'865 | 820 |
| Information technology / Telecom | CHF 96'293 | 169 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Qualitätsfachmann/-frau in Mikrotechnik EFZ
- ⏱ 4 Jahre
Official education path
You complete a four-year apprenticeship with weekly visits to vocational school and practical training at the company.
Typical training path
Qualitätsfachmann/-frau in Mikrotechnik EFZ
Curriculum
- Vorbereiten der Arbeitsabläufe für die Produktion
- Durchführen des grundlegenden Projektmanagements
- Entwerfen und Umsetzen einer Qualitätskontrolle für Produkte und Verfahren
- Mitwirken am kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess in Bezug auf Produkte und Verfahren
Prerequisites
- Completed compulsory school
- Admission test at the training company or vocational school
Requirements
- Logical and methodical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Technical understanding
- Strong teamwork skills
- Careful and precise working style
- Communication skills
- Interest in new technologies
- 1Vorbereiten der Arbeitsabläufe für die Produktion
- 2Durchführen des grundlegenden Projektmanagements
- 3Entwerfen und Umsetzen einer Qualitätskontrolle für Produkte und Verfahren
- 4Mitwirken am kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozess in Bezug auf Produkte und Verfahren
Where this can lead
Career changers are possible if you have comparable technical initial training or professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- Careful working style
- Teamwork skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the measurement station and check the tolerances of tiny components. At the same time, you discuss the next steps for quality improvement with the production team.
- You lead projects and document every single work step precisely.
- You check and correctly calibrate measuring instruments before use.
- You carry out regular checks and samples in the workshop.
- You work with managers to create detailed inspection protocols for production.
- You investigate production problems and develop suitable corrective measures.
- You assess product quality and adjust processes.
- You attend meetings to solve technical questions.
Working conditions
You work in microtechnology workshops and are firmly integrated into specialist teams. Your workplace is often located in the watchmaking region between Geneva and Schaffhausen.
Where to learn
- Arbeitgeberverband der Schweizerischen Uhrenindustrie AvenueLéopold-Robert 65, 2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Analytical skills
- Careful working style
- Teamwork skills
Trade-offs
- High precision
- Shift work
- Regulatory pressure
- Location dependency
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