Rolex Apprentice Quality Technician — Microtechnology (CFC)

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Mar 25, 2026

About Rolex

Rolex is a privately held Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision engineering, meticulous craftsmanship and vertical integration of manufacturing. As an employer, Rolex emphasises technical excellence, rigorous quality standards and long-term talent development through structured apprenticeship and in-house training programmes across its production sites.

Rolex in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland is recruiting an Apprentice Quality Technician — Microtechnology (CFC). Apply with CV, cover letter and school reports.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support production departments to ensure product and process quality through dimensional and aesthetic inspections.
  • Perform precise measurements using metrology tools and apply statistical methods to monitor quality indicators.
  • Identify and troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing non-conformities and propose corrective actions.
  • Contribute to continuous-improvement projects scoped to product or process enhancements within the assigned perimeter.
  • Document findings and produce clear technical reports; communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.

Qualifications

  • Strong interest and aptitude in mathematics and technical drawing.
  • Logical, analytical and synthetic thinking with attention to detail.
  • Good written expression and clear technical reporting skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ease in communicating within cross-functional teams.
  • Application must include: curriculum vitae, cover letter, school reports from the last three years, and EVA / EVATech test results (register via https://eva-evatech.ch/).

Skills

Dimensional and aesthetic inspection techniques Use of precision measurement instruments and metrology tools Basic statistical quality methods (SPC concepts) Problem-solving and root-cause analysis Technical reporting and documentation Team collaboration and effective communication

Experience

No prior professional experience required; suitable for school leavers seeking a CFC apprenticeship in microtechnology. Practical familiarity with technical drawing or basic workshop practice is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Completed compulsory schooling with strong performance in mathematics and technical subjects; eligible for enrolment in a Swiss CFC apprenticeship in microtechnology.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland, with easy access to Bern.

Benefits

Structured apprenticeship training delivered by experienced trainers; strong professional development opportunities and excellent career prospects within the organisation.

Culture

Rolex cultivates a culture of exacting standards, discretion and craft-based excellence. The workplace emphasises precision, continuous improvement and long-term employee development within highly professional and technically sophisticated manufacturing environments.

About Cerulean

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