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Operations and Production Engineer

Chemistry & Pharma

Operating and production engineers work at the interface between technology and economics. Their main task is to produce market-orientated products and services economically using the latest technologies and taking into account the company's specific capabilities. In doing so, they combine their technical and economic knowledge and constantly expand it in order to fulfil the latest requirements for economic processes. With the help of IT technologies and observation of current processes, they analyse operating procedures for weak points and look for optimal design. They control the procurement of raw materials, consumables and supplies, machinery and the deployment of suitable personnel. Since products, market competition

Entry
~CHF 78'000
CHF 6'500/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 100'000
CHF 8'333/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 135'000
CHF 11'250/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences
Duration36 months

Your path to Operations and Production Engineer

Secondary School

You are here

Decision
Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 78'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics7/10
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🔬 Science8/10
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💻 IT7/10
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🔧 Manual4/10
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🎨 Artistic2/10
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📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
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🎨 Creativity6/10
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🤝 Social Contact7/10
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💪 Physical Demands3/10
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🔮 Future Outlook6/10
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🔥 Demand (current)7/10
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AI Risk4/10
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