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 |
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Swiss professionsMetal, Machinery & Watchmaking
Maschineningenieur/in ETH
You develop innovative technical systems. You lead complex engineering projects.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
As a Maschineningenieur/in ETH, you shape the future of technology. You do this through research, development, and project management.
The world of technology revolves around your ideas. As a Maschineningenieur/in ETH, you combine physics knowledge with creative problem solving. You design new systems. You test prototypes. You guide projects from the first sketch to mass production. Your work shapes industries like medical technology, robotics, or environmental technology. With interdisciplinary expertise and continuous training, you create sustainable solutions for tomorrow's challenges.
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
- 🎓 Master of Science ETH in Mechanical Engineering
Official education path
The program includes a bachelor's and a master's degree. You study at an ETH or university of applied sciences.
Typical training path
Master of Science ETH in Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisites
- Berufs- oder Fachmaturität with passed Passerelle
- gymnasiale Maturität
- Bachelor's degree (FH, PH, UH, ETH)
- At least 5 weeks of workshop practice in a company during the Bachelor's program
Requirements
- analytical-conceptual skills
- interest in physical processes
- technical understanding
- organizational and planning skills
- creativity
Where this can lead
Career changes are possible through related master's programs. You can also use relevant professional experience in development.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Creativity
- Organizational skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You work in the lab or workshop. You check the first measurements of a new prototype with a team. Together, you discuss the next steps to optimize the production chain.
- You analyze customer needs. You develop innovative technical concepts from them.
- You plan theoretical studies. You carry out precise calculations for new systems.
- You create virtual models. You test them in controlled experiments.
- You coordinate interdisciplinary teams. You consult IT experts.
- You build prototypes. You make fine adjustments for mass production.
- You monitor production processes. You optimize them for maximum efficiency.
- You carry out quality checks. You ensure the safety of components.
- You advise customers during commissioning. You train responsible staff in the company.
Working conditions
You work in industrial companies, engineering offices, or public administrations. You often move between the lab, workshop, and meeting rooms.
Where to learn
- ETH Zürich Studienadministration Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik Leonhardstrasse 21 LEEK 210, 8092 Zürich
- École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Section de Génie mécanique Secrétariat EPFL / STI / SGM-GEStation 9, 1015 Lausanne
Strengths
- Analytical thinking
- Technical understanding
- Creativity
- Organizational skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Continuous training
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Project workload
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