Audemars Piguet Experienced Watch Assembler
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
A Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture based in Le Brassus, operating within the Vallée de Joux watchmaking community. The employer combines traditional hand-finishing and micro-engineering with ongoing product development, producing precision timepieces for the luxury market.
Swiss watch manufacture in Le Brassus seeks an Experienced Watch Assembler. Join a haute horlogerie workshop to assemble and refine precision movements.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble and adjust watch movements and components to prototype and series production specifications, ensuring mechanical integrity and aesthetic finishing.
- Interpret technical drawings, assembly plans and tolerances; carry out precise manual operations using micromechanical tools and measuring instruments.
- Collaborate with R&D and production engineers to transfer prototypes into manufacturable assemblies and to implement design changes.
- Perform in-process inspection and final quality checks; document assembly steps, deviations and corrective actions according to workshop procedures.
- Maintain a 5S-organized bench, adhere to clean-room or contamination-control protocols, and ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma in watchmaking, precision mechanics or equivalent technical apprenticeship preferred.
- Proven manual dexterity and fine-motor control with experience assembling micro-mechanical components.
- Ability to read and apply technical drawings, tolerances and specification sheets.
- Strong commitment to quality, attention to detail and patience for repetitive, high-precision tasks.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in watchmaking assembly or precision mechanical assembly, preferably within a haute horlogerie or fine-precision manufacturing environment.
Education
Vocational diploma (watchmaking, precision mechanics, or equivalent apprenticeship) preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland — conveniently close to Lausanne.
Culture
The workplace values artisanal craft, exacting standards and a quiet, focused workshop environment typical of Swiss haute horlogerie. Teams are collaborative with close ties between production bench technicians and R&D engineers, fostering incremental innovation while preserving traditional finishing techniques.
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