HF systems engineer (formerly HF systems engineering technician): Training, studies, providers, self-test

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Are you looking for a systems engineering degree or apprenticeship? - Here you will find suitable schools as well as further information, tips and resources for further education.

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The System Technology HF courses are aimed at professionals with an apprenticeship qualification in the technical field. Students learn to assemble technical components, modules and assemblies into complex systems and thus acquire the necessary specialist knowledge and methodological skills to take on challenging tasks in industry, research and development. The courses are part-time and lead to the Federal Diploma in Systems Engineering HF (formerly Technician HF Systems Engineering) in three years. This qualification opens up good career opportunities and enables entry into further training courses such as postgraduate HF courses or the continuation of studies at a university of applied sciences for systems engineering. Further information about working as a systems engineer HF and about the degree courses in our "Tips, tests and information".

Note: Since fall 2022, the HF technician courses (formerly "Techniker HF Fachrichtung") have been given a separate framework curriculum and a new title for each specialization. For example, the course "Techniker HF Systemtechnik" is now called "Systemtechniker HF". In addition, the specializations in automation, mechatronics, environmental technology, pharmaceutical and chemical technology have been removed from the framework curriculum.However, the schools can continue to offer specializations independently, but this has no effect on the protected title.

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System technician HF: Specialists for complex systems

Systems engineers HF (formerly technicians HF in systems engineering) are specialists for complex systems in which components from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, IT, control engineering or automation technology must be optimally coordinated. The tasks of a systems engineer HF include drawing up requirement catalogs, developing components or devices as well as measuring and testing prototypes.

The HF Systems Engineering course can be completed alongside work and lasts three years. The course is offered by various higher technical colleges (technical schools, TS) and entitles successful graduates to use the federally protected title of "HF systems engineer" (formerly "HF systems engineering technician").

The universities of applied sciences can offer individual specializations. By choosing such a specialization, students can further enhance their professional profile and increase their career opportunities.

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The typical system technician tasks are:

  • Responsible for systems at the interface between mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and IT
  • Developing components for new systems
  • Combine existing assemblies with control units to form complete systems
  • ensure the functionality and further development of operational systems
  • take customer requirements, operational processes and environmental factors into account when developing new systems
  • plan, develop and network the electronic and mechanical components in complex systems and program the appropriate software
  • plan and monitor the commissioning of the system
  • are responsible for meeting deadlines and cost targets
  • are responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of existing systems
  • take care of quality assurance, occupational safety and environmental issues
  • Carry out functional tests to determine and rectify the causes of faults
  • Optimize processes
  • Develop concepts for quality optimization, data protection and data security
  • usually lead a team in system technology
  • Collaboration with various internal and external specialists
  • Possibly taking on tasks in logistics, controlling, sales or consulting

As system technicians HF (formerly technicians HF system technology) have knowledge of control and automation technology, they work in mechanical and plant engineering, in measurement, diagnostic and precision device construction, in robotics or in micro and nanotechnology. Depending on the specialization (the specializations differ depending on the HF and are not offered by all schools), there are different areas of application:

  • HF systems engineering technicians specializing in automation work wherever automated systems are used, usually in industrial companies
  • System technicians HF with a specialization in medical technology deal with medical devices that are used for diagnoses or therapies
  • Systems engineering technician HF with specialization in mechatronics combine computer science, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering
  • HF system technicians specializing in pharmaceutical and chemical technology work in the technical and scientific area of a laboratory or industrial company

As a rule, persons with the following previous education are admitted to the Systems Engineering degree program:

  • Completion of at least 3 years of relevant basic vocational training in a technical profession (e.g. EFZ automation technician, EFZ automotive mechatronics technician, EFZ electronics technician, EFZ electrical fitter, EFZ IT technician, EFZ design engineer, EFZ polymechanic, or similar)

Or

  • Completion of at least 3 years of basic training in another profession or a high school diploma and at least 1 year of professional practice in a technical environment (additional aptitude assessment by a higher technical college)

A professional activity of at least 50 percent during the training to become a systems engineer HF (formerly technician HF systems engineering) is not only possible, but even required. The professional activity must be carried out in a professional field related to systems engineering. You can obtain more detailed information on this directly from the higher technical colleges (HF).

During the systems engineering training to become a systems engineering technician HF (new: systems technician HF), you will receive comprehensive training in a wide range of subjects, in mathematics and statistics as well as in business administration, project management as well as in electrical engineering and electronics. Digital technology, physics, automation, graphical programming and C programming, software engineering, control engineering and materials are also part of the further training to become a systems technician HF, whereby the subjects also depend on the chosen specialization.

Depending on the university of applied sciences, you can study systems engineering HF with different specializations. Make sure you find out about these specializations before enrolling at a HF so that you can choose the school that offers the exact specialization in systems engineering HF that you are most interested in.

Systems engineers work in specialist and management positions in consulting and sales, as managers in customer service, service and commissioning, as managers in production and development or as project managers. Systems engineers HF can also be found in controlling or logistics.

Continuing education, further training to become a CHE systems engineer (formerly CHE systems engineering technician) takes six semesters, i.e. three years.

Under certain circumstances, the degree course in Systems Engineering can also be completed as a full-time course, in which case the duration is reduced to four semesters.

Ask the school of your choice which options are offered.

The following development opportunities are available after studying systems engineering:

  • Courses
    • from trade associations
    • from vocational schools
    • from higher technical colleges
  • University of Applied Sciences
    • Bachelor of Science (FH) in Systems Engineering
    • Bachelor of Science (FH) in Mechanical Engineering
    • Bachelor of Science (FH) Microtechnology
    • Bachelor of Science (FH) Electrical Engineering
    • Bachelor of Science (FH) Computer Science
    • Bachelor of Science (FH) in Photonics
  • Postgraduate level in areas such as automation, automation management, energy systems, business engineering management, IT, programming technology, project and quality management, etc.
    • Offers at higher technical colleges
    • Offers from universities of applied sciences

You should have the following personal skills for a career in systems engineering HF:

  • Interest in technical systems and interrelationships
  • Team and communication skills
  • Resilience and stamina
  • Willingness to take on responsibility and to undergo continuous further training

After completing systems engineering training and studying at a university of applied sciences, graduates are awarded the federally recognized title of "qualified systems engineer HF" (formerly "qualified technician HF systems engineering").

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