Audemars Piguet Maintenance Technician
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
A Swiss haute horlogerie manufacture based in Le Brassus, Vaud, operating within a precision-driven artisanal production environment. The organisation combines traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with modern engineering and industrial systems to produce high-end mechanical timepieces.
Maintenance Technician at a Swiss watch manufacture in Le Brassus, VD — responsible for production equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and uptime.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, test benches and assembly jigs.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults to minimise production downtime.
- Execute root-cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and implement durable corrective actions.
- Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance documentation; update maintenance logs and work orders in the CMMS.
- Collaborate with production, quality and engineering teams to support new-line installations, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and maintain the workshop in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
Qualifications
- Vocational diploma or certificate in electromechanics, industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering or equivalent technical trade qualification.
- Formal training or certification in electrical safety and machine maintenance (e.g., electrotechnical certification) preferred.
- Practical experience with PLCs, CNC machines and industrial automation systems.
- Fluent technical literacy in reading mechanical and electrical schematics; aptitude for precision troubleshooting.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or precision manufacturing environment; prior exposure to watchmaking or fine-mechanical production is a strong advantage.
Education
Vocational diploma in electromechanics, industrial maintenance, or equivalent technical qualification; additional certifications in electrical safety or automation beneficial.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
Culture
The workplace values craftmanship, meticulous attention to detail and the preservation of traditional watchmaking techniques alongside technological modernisation. Teams are collaborative and cross-functional, with an emphasis on continuous improvement, technical excellence and respect for artisanal skills.
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