What does a Research Engineer do?

You research new processes, machines and technologies.

What education does Research Engineer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Research Engineer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 76'000, mid ~CHF CHF 95'000 per year (approximate).

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Research Engineer

Metal & Machines

Research engineers work in the research and development of processes, systems and machines. They manage projects or sub-projects for new and further developments. To this end, they develop calculation bases for the dimensioning of machine parts and systems. They develop and design test facilities and carry out experiments.

Entry

~CHF 76'000

CHF 6'333/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 123'500

CHF 10'292/Mt.

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

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Research Engineer

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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 76'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual3/10

🎨 Artistic3/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance6/10

🎨 Creativity8/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands3/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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