Automotive mechatronics technicians typically work in garage facilities, often specializing in specific car brands. They generally have regular business hours with a 5-day workweek, except in companies offering roadside assistance services.

Their responsibilities include maintaining vehicles, performing various repairs on the chassis, drive system, and engines of passenger cars. They inspect vehicle technical systems, conduct repairs, and equip vehicles with additional devices, special equipment, and accessories. These systems include chassis, engine, and drive components, as well as electrical, electronic, comfort, and safety systems.

The training also includes a driving test, and the costs for 15 practical driving lessons are usually covered by the training provider. To qualify for this position, you must have completed compulsory schooling, typically up to the highest school level, and pass the FTS suitability test. In addition to on-the-job training and classroom education, extracurricular courses are part of the training. They perform brake measurements, check electronic components of the chassis, inspect air conditioning, cooling, ignition, and injection systems, as well as lighting and signaling devices.

Key Details:

– Legal Basis: Federal Regulation
– Duration: 4 years
– Specializations: Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles
– Prerequisite: Completed compulsory schooling, FTS suitability test
– Requirements: Strong technical understanding, good comprehension, logical thinking, manual dexterity, precise and careful work, reliability, responsibility, independence, good customer interaction skills

Courses:

Offered by the Swiss Automotive Trade Association (AGVS) and vocational schools

Higher Professional Examination:

(HFP) Certified Business Administrator in the Automotive Industry

Average Salary:

On average, an Automotive Mechatronics Technician EFZ earns CHF 4,900 per month.

Salary Range:

The monthly salary ranges between CHF 4,400 and CHF 6,200. Self-employed individuals have the potential to earn more. Currently, the profession is becoming more complex, as even minor repairs are impossible to perform without basic knowledge and technical tools.

Average Apprentice Salaries in Automotive Professions:

The apprentice salary recommendations are provided by the respective professional associations.