- Location
- Le Locle Neuchâtel Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
About Audemars Piguet
The brand is a prestigious entity within the luxury fashion sector, renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative designs. As part of a leading global luxury group, it offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and sophisticated environment.
Audemars Piguet seeks a Movement Designer to lead end-to-end development projects for complicated movements, from preliminary studies and technical documentation to simulations, calculations, prototype refinement, and cross-functional support. The role is full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development projects for complicated movements.
- Conduct preliminary studies and design new complicated mechanical movements.
- Manage technical documentation.
- Perform kinematic simulations and finite element calculations.
- Oversee prototype development and refinement.
- Provide technical support to cross-functional departments.
Qualifications
- Hold an ETS diploma in watchmaking construction, an HES engineering degree in microtechnology, or equivalent training.
- Have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Have in-depth knowledge of horological complications, including short-time, long-time, striking, and regulating mechanisms.
- Experience with intellectual property protection or patent research and filing is an advantage.
- Be organized and rigorous, demonstrate autonomy, and have strong risk-analysis capabilities.
- Be proactive in proposing ideas and enjoy teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in a similar role.
Education
ETS diploma in watchmaking construction, HES engineering degree in microtechnology, or equivalent training.
Workplace
The role is situated in Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Basic and supplementary health insurance; 5 weeks of annual leave plus 2 additional weeks between Christmas and New Year through the daily accumulation of additional minutes; remote work depending on the role; contributions toward sports or cultural activities; occupational pension plan (LPP) with advantageous rates.
Culture
The brand fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, where creativity and individual contributions are highly valued. Employees are encouraged to pursue personal growth and are supported in their professional development within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Audemars Piguet, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Movement Development Engineer», «Watch Movement Designer», «Horological Movement Engineer», «Movement Design Specialist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.