Cartier Laboratory Quality Engineer Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €1,400/month
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is one of the world’s most revered Maisons of luxury, celebrated for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and enduring Parisian elegance since 1847. As an employer, Cartier offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, creativity, client excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit are cultivated with care. Its teams contribute to a heritage defined by innovation, cultural influence, and exceptional savoir-faire, while benefiting from the global strength and values of the Richemont Group. Cartier seeks individuals who combine aesthetic sensitivity, precision, collaboration, and a commitment to service, inviting them to help shape the future of a Maison synonymous with beauty, rarity, and timeless distinction.
Cartier Laboratory Quality Engineer Intern (6 months, Feb–Mar 2027) in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, France. EUR 1400/month.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct quality testing on luxury products (fragrances, accessories, packaging, PLV) and compile conformity assessments and test reports
- Participate in laboratory operations including inventory management, equipment maintenance, sample archival, and logistics coordination
- Execute an independent research project selected by the laboratory, potentially involving literature review, standards surveillance, experimental design, or test protocol development
- Contribute to laboratory organization and maintenance alongside team members
- Present findings and progress reports to senior laboratory staff and specialists
Qualifications
- Student enrolled in an engineering school specializing in Physics, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering
- Rigorous, pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Strong oral and written communication skills with capacity for technical synthesis and presentation to expert audiences
- Proactive mindset with sound priority management and ability to work independently while remaining collaborative
Skills
Experience
Currently pursuing an engineering degree; exposure to laboratory work or quality assurance processes is advantageous but not required.
Education
Currently enrolled in an engineering school program (Physics, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering specialization)
Workplace
This position is based in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 1,400 per month.
Benefits
Comprehensive onboarding program including maison heritage and product education; ongoing mentorship and performance reviews; potential transition to permanent roles within the maison or Richemont Group.
Culture
Cartier fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for its rich heritage as a leading luxury Maison. Employees are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of excellence while contributing to an international, collaborative environment where innovation, elegance, and client-centric service are deeply valued.
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