Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 76'000 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 80'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 96'915 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 79'477 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 95'000 |
Top HR
Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Mikrotechniker/in HF
You design microtechnical products and optimise production processes.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Mikrotechniker/in HF develop tiny components, plan production processes and ensure maximum precision in industry.
Tiny components require great focus. As Mikrotechniker/in HF, you combine technical know-how with creative development. You design systems on the computer, plan production processes and monitor quality. Your precise work drives innovation in the watch industry, medical technology and aviation. You work closely with engineers and ensure every component functions perfectly.
FieldMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryCultural Heritage
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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 Mikrotechnikerin. Based on 68 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+8% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 77'700 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 77'800 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 83'875 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Machine / System construction | CHF 90'000 | 8 |
| Consumer / Luxury goods industry | CHF 85'100 | 10 |
| Industry various | CHF 78'375 | 18 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 77'800 | 7 |
| Commercial operation / Skilled crafts | CHF 76'000 | 13 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Dipl. Mikrotechniker/in HF
- ⏱ 2 Jahre Vollzeit 3 Jahre berufsbegleitend
Official education path
The training lasts 2 years full-time or 3 years while working and leads to the Dipl. Mikrotechniker/in HF.
Prerequisites
- eidg. Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the field of training
- Other EFZ
- Berufs-, Fach- oder gymnasiale Maturität
- Fachmittelschulausweis
- Equivalent qualification for a Sur-Dossier admission
- For part-time training: employment of at least 50% in the field of training
- For full-time training: internship of 720 hours (with relevant EFZ) or 1800 hours (without relevant EFZ)
Requirements
- Technical understanding
- Analytical-conceptual skills
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Ability to lead employees and work in a team
- Organizational and planning skills
Where this can lead
Lateral entry is possible with a relevant EFZ or maturity certificate. With professional experience, paths lead to leading research departments or production facilities.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Sense of responsibility
- Teamwork
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the computer and check detailed plans for tiny components. Then you go to the workshop to test the machines for function.
- You design microtechnical products and check their technical feasibility.
- You analyse detailed plans and coordinate work with micro drafters.
- You develop energy-efficient solutions in close cooperation with engineers.
- You plan production processes and procure the necessary production equipment.
- You monitor assembly processes and train specialist staff.
- You produce prototypes and test their functionality.
- You maintain microtechnical systems and fix technical faults.
- You carry out quality checks and manage inventory.
- You create technical documents and update design data.
Working conditions
You work in technical offices, research departments or production facilities. Your environment includes modern laboratories, workshops and machine halls.
Where to learn
- Arbeitgeberverband der Schweizerischen Uhrenindustrie AvenueLéopold-Robert 65, 2301 La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Swissmem - Höhere BerufsbildungPfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 Zürich
Strengths
- Technical understanding
- Analytical thinking
- Sense of responsibility
- Teamwork
Trade-offs
- High precision
- Continuous further training
- Physical strain
- Responsibility
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