Hermès Laboratory Technician

Employment Temporary
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 20, 2026

HMM — Laboratory Technician (Temporary) in Champigny‑sur‑Marne: perform climatic, mechanical and chemical tests on high‑end metal components.

Overview

HMM is a specialised manufacturer of high‑quality metal components for luxury leather goods and related sectors. Recognised for its expertise in machining, polishing and surface treatment—including galvanoplasty—HMM serves Hermès activities and an international roster of high‑end clients from several European industrial sites. The organisation operates as part of the wider Hermès industrial network and applies artisanal precision to industrial processes.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Plan and schedule laboratory tests; receive and register samples and requests, follow up on missing information and resolve anomalies.
  • Prepare and conduct climatic tests (salt spray, artificial perspiration, humidity/heat chambers) and mechanical tests (tensile, compression).
  • Perform chemical analyses including spectrometry and other relevant analytical techniques.
  • Interpret results and author clear, technical end‑of‑test reports.
  • Perform routine laboratory duties: equipment cleaning, inventory management, handling of consumables and controlled disposal of laboratory waste.
  • Report operationally to the Laboratory Manager and support continuous improvement of test methods and laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree (Bac+2) or Bachelor (Bac+3) in metallurgy, chemistry, materials science, physical measurement or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a laboratory environment, ideally with metallurgical or surface‑treatment testing.
  • Working knowledge of laboratory safety and waste handling procedures.

Skills

Salt spray testing (brouillard salin) Artificial perspiration testing Humidity and heat chamber testing Tensile and compression testing Chemical analysis (spectrometry) Test planning and sample reception Test report writing and result interpretation Laboratory inventory, waste and consumables management Knowledge of galvanoplasty / electroplating and surface treatment processes

Experience

Minimum 3 years' laboratory experience, preferably in testing or quality control of metal components and surface treatments.

Education

Associate degree (Bac+2) or Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) in metallurgy, chemistry, materials science or physical measurement.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Champigny-sur-Marne, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris. 5 luxury roles are listed in Champigny-sur-Marne on Cerulean. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.727 open positions — 101 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.

Culture

The workplace combines artisanal craftsmanship with industrial rigour, valuing precision, technical excellence and collaborative problem‑solving. Integration within the Hermès industrial network fosters high standards, cross‑site coordination and a focus on continual skill development.

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