Hermès Laboratory Technician
Hermès Manufacture de Métaux — Champigny‑sur‑Marne: Laboratory Technician (3‑month contract) to perform climatic, mechanical and chemical tests on metal components.
Overview
Hermès Manufacture de Métaux is the Hermès Group entity dedicated to the manufacture of high‑quality metal fittings, jewellery components and ornamental metalware. The division brings specialised technical and manual expertise in machining, polishing, surface treatment and precision assembly across multiple European production sites to support Hermès collections in leather goods, accessories and jewellery.
Role & Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate incoming test requests: receive samples, log specimens, request missing information and resolve anomalies with internal stakeholders.
- Prepare, conduct and document physical, climatic and chemical laboratory tests, including salt‑spray, artificial sweat, heat/humidity cycling, tensile and compression testing, and spectrometric analyses.
- Analyse test data and produce conclusive end‑of‑test reports with expert commentary and recommended next steps.
- Maintain laboratory quality and safety standards through routine cleaning, inventory control, consumables management and proper handling/disposal of waste.
- Collaborate with engineers, production and R&D teams to support problem‑solving, non‑conformance investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Post‑secondary diploma (Bac+2 or Bac+3) in metallurgy, chemistry, materials science or physical measurement.
- Familiarity with laboratory test methods relevant to metals and surface finishes (climatic, mechanical and chemical testing).
- Strong attention to detail, analytical rigour and the ability to interpret test results objectively.
- Good teamwork, curiosity and resourcefulness in a production‑oriented laboratory environment.
Skills
Experience
Entry level — beginners accepted; ideally one prior placement or practical experience in a laboratory environment, preferably with materials or metallurgy testing.
Education
Bac+2 or Bac+3 (DUT/BTS or equivalent) in metallurgy, chemistry, materials science or physical measurement.
Workplace
The role is situated in Champigny‑sur‑Marne, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.727 open roles, including 101 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.
Culture
The organisation combines industrial precision with artisanal craftsmanship characteristic of the Hermès group, fostering a culture of technical excellence, meticulous standards and collaborative problem‑solving. Teams operate in a production‑driven environment where attention to detail and cross‑disciplinary cooperation are prized.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.