What does a Production Engineer do?

You define, monitor and optimize manufacturing processes.

What education does Production Engineer require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Production Engineer earn?

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

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Production Engineer

Metal & Machines

Production engineers define, monitor and optimise production processes from a business perspective. They determine the equipment to be procured, optimise production processes and implement new procedures. This requires close co-operation with specialists from development, design and quality assurance as well as product and customer support.

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 Production Engineer

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Secondary School

You are here

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Decision

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

Preparation3–5 years

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

University of Applied Sciences3 years

Bachelor's degree

Optional: Master UAS1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Bachelor/Master

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Starting salary: CHF 76'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science8/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands2/10

🔮 Future Outlook6/10

🔥 Demand (current)7/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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