First sfb course in mechanical engineering applies knowledge in practice

(CONNECT) The sfb - College of Higher Education for Technology and Management publishes an interview with a graduate of the first mechanical engineering course on its website. In spring 2025, 14 students successfully completed the first version of this course after six semesters. This interview is the start of a series that aims to pass on experiences from further training and practice.

"The content of the course is very modern and the teaching staff come from a practical background, which makes the transfer of knowledge particularly effective. I was also able to learn a lot during the internships," sfb graduate Ramon Wirz is quoted as saying. As an employee of Encom AG, based in Pfäffikon ZH, he is now a qualified mechanical engineer HF. Encom specializes in the manufacture of industrial machinery. The findings from the thesis will be used by a customer, it continues.

"Encom AG benefits from improved cooperation with the customer and the customer receives a finished product that expands the market," explains Wirz. "I developed a module that is placed in front of the existing tablet deduster, with the advantage that the connection from the tablet press to the deduster is more flexible."

The further training to become a Dipl. According to the sfb, mechanical engineering technician HF focuses on design methodology, materials technology, production technology and project management. This is supplemented by the basics of business administration and the further development of social skills. The new knowledge and all the content learned would be put into practice first-hand in various work placements. In this way, graduates acquire the skills to work on innovative projects, it is emphasized.

Basic mathematical knowledge is an important prerequisite for further training as a mechanical engineering technician. There is also an online math self-test on the sfb website. Information events and further training advice are offered for interested parties.

The next training dates are scheduled for August 14. ce/gba