Career prospects Engineering and Management
As an industrial engineer, you will speak the language of the technology and business sectors.
Especially, you will be able to:
- Shape and manage business processes in any industrial or service sector
- Effectively combine economic expertise and engineering skills as a true all-rounder
- Work together with specialists to devise new solutions for various operational challenges
- Handle projects in a professional way
- Embark on a career in an international company at any time.
Company: Peter Beglinger Training AG
Role: CEO
"The WING degree at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland was the best thing that could have happened to me and was an incredibly important milestone in my professional development. As a result of developing a wide range of skills, it was possible to explore new avenues that I was hitherto unaware of.
Today I work with clients and their managers every day to take a small step forward personally. These big challenges challenge me again and again - but give me enormous pleasure. Without my studies, I would not be able to pursue my entrepreneurial freedom today. My tip to you: Give it a try! Not only study, but dare to do something great in your life!"
Company: SBB Informatik
Role: Business analyst and project manager
"The world of technology and our society are in constant flux and as a result, the job market requires a variety of skills. People with broad skills are particularly sought after – specialists with an eye for the big picture.
In my work as a business analyst and project manager, I can design software products and actively propel projects forward. Juggling these activities is exciting and challenging at the same time.
The WING degree at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland gave me the tools required for successfully leading an interdisciplinary team and creating innovative solutions. I therefore recommend the degree programme to anyone who would like to build bridges between the fields of economy and technology."
Company: Tesla
Role: Store Manager
"The degree programme in industrial engineering helped me view problems from different perspectives so that I do not lose sight of the bigger picture. As a result of taking the "product management" specialisation, I have acquired a very customer-oriented mindset, which has really helped me in my career progression so far.
Today, I work at one of the most innovative companies in the world whose goal is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future. The range of products on offer includes photovoltaic systems, storage batteries and electric sports cars. As store manager at Tesla, I lead a team of sales advisers and product specialists and am responsible for sales promotion measures that make a contribution towards developing the business."
Company: Zühlke Engineering AG
Role: Expert Usability Engineer
"Connecting people and technology was already very important to me at the beginning of my industrial engineering studies. The degree programme enables me to better understand both worlds - the economic customer perspective as well as the perspective of the technical developers. Thanks to the broad knowledge I was able to acquire during my engineering studies, I can quickly familiarise myself with new industries and projects.
As an Expert Usability Engineer at Zühlke, I support clients' software and product development projects. I am responsible for systematically involving the users of the product in the development process in order to make technical solutions easy for people to use. As a proud WIng graduate, I still benefit from the networked thinking and project management skills I learned!"