Mechanical Engineering Technician HF: What are the disadvantages of the course?

After completing the Mechanical Engineering Technician HF course, you will be able to independently analyze problems and develop possible solutions. In doing so, you will always keep an eye on technical feasibility, financial aspects and the formulated customer requirements.

The main disadvantages of studying to become a qualified mechanical engineer HF are:

1. Due to the two to three-year duration of the course, studying to become a qualified mechanical engineering technician requires a great deal of time commitment and a high level of self-discipline and motivation.
2. Despite cantonal contributions, the entire course of study costs between CHF 15,000 and CHF 25,000, depending on the school. With the full-time option, there is also no income.
3. Many different topics from the fields of business administration, measurement technology, mechanics, electrical engineering and drive technology are covered in the course - this broad mix of subjects can sometimes be overwhelming. You also need a lot of patience and perseverance.
4. The degree of qualified mechanical engineering technician HF is largely unknown outside of Switzerland and not all foreign managers working in Switzerland are aware of the HF degree and its significance. However, the Swiss job market in the field of mechanical engineering offers interesting career opportunities that stand up to international comparison.

Mechanical engineers HF are involved in the coordination and supervision of workshops and production facilities - in smaller companies this includes the entire production process, in larger companies an important sub-process. They work alone or in small teams, often together with polymechanics, production mechanics, automation technicians and design engineers.

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