The MEM sector (mechanical, electrical and metal industries) is an important pillar of the Swiss economy. It encompasses not only the areas of design, production, assembly, maintenance and repair, but also research and development. With Industry 4.0, digitalization is also increasingly finding its way into this sector and forcing it to change. This opens up a wide and varied range of development opportunities for professional careers.
Professionals in mechanical and metal engineering are interested in the production of small or large (construction) parts, from the raw materials through development and design to the finished product. They enjoy working with metal materials, such as aluminum, steel or plastics, and are fascinated by machines, devices and systems. They are not only technically adept, but also have a strong spatial sense, which is essential for a constructive job. Workers in the field of mechanical and metal engineering are passionate tinkerers. They either think up new things or further develop existing products and processes.
The traditional skilled trades are experiencing a surge in digitalization. In order to increase efficiency in production, automated solutions are being designed and implemented for more and more work steps, processes and workflows, which requires IT skills such as machine programming.
MEM professionals are therefore mechanical-technical all-rounders. They not only need dexterous and powerful hands or a good physical condition, but also a fine, careful and precise way of working with technical skills in order to optimally coordinate man and machine in the context of Industry 4.0.
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