Rolex Materials Intern — Powder Technologies

Rolex is a Swiss manufacturer renowned for haute horlogerie, precision engineering and in-house manufacturing excellence. The brand places strong emphasis on technical craftsmanship and invests in training and development for technicians, engineers and researchers within a highly confidential, quality-driven environment.

1. Support research and development of high-performance powder-based materials for horological applications.
2. Synthesize novel classes of materials that combine elevated mechanical properties with refined aesthetics.
3. Formulate and prepare controlled powder blends according to strict specifications.
4. Implement advanced shaping and forming techniques to produce proofs of concept and prototypes.
5. Characterize produced materials using analytical methods and document experimental results.

1. Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or equivalent.
2. Hands-on laboratory experience with materials synthesis and powder handling.
3. Practical experience with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), hardness testing or toughness evaluation.
4. Strong written and oral communication skills and a collaborative team orientation.
5. Autonomous, proactive and creative approach to experimental problem solving.
6. Availability for a 4–6 month internship.

1. Powder formulation and preparation
2. Advanced shaping/forming techniques
3. Materials characterization
4. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
5. Hardness testing
6. Toughness evaluation
7. Experimental design and data analysis
8. Technical reporting and documentation
9. Team collaboration and communication

Entry-level internship: academic laboratory experience in materials synthesis and characterization is required; prior exposure to powder processing and mechanical testing is strongly preferred.

Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or an equivalent discipline.

Access to state-of-the-art equipment; excellent working conditions; comprehensive social benefits.

Rolex's workplace culture emphasizes precision, technical mastery and discretion. The environment is craft- and engineering-focused, with a long-term perspective on skill development and rigorous quality standards. Collaboration between R&D, production and technical specialists is central to innovation.