Jaeger LeCoultre Engineering Intern
- Location
- Le SentierVaudSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About Jaeger LeCoultre
Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833 in the Vallée de Joux, is one of Switzerland’s most revered watchmaking manufactures and a maison defined by invention, precision, and discreet elegance. As an employer, it offers a rare environment where artisans, engineers, designers, and commercial talents collaborate across more than 180 specialist skills, from movement development and grand complications to métiers d’art and client experience. Within the Richemont group, the maison combines heritage with international reach, encouraging rigorous craftsmanship, continuous learning, and respect for time as both a technical measure and a cultural value. Its teams contribute to enduring creations shaped by excellence, curiosity, and shared responsibility.
Jaeger-LeCoultre seeks an Engineering Intern to optimize Atmos manufacturing, lead materials innovation, and modernize production processes in the Vallée de Joux.
Role & Responsibilities
- Audit and map existing Atmos manufacturing processes, analyzing component nomenclatures and operational efficiencies of historical production techniques
- Systematically identify all lead-containing components and conduct applied research on substitute materials, proposing technically sustainable alternatives
- Define and propose innovative modern manufacturing processes adapted to Atmos specifications
- Study and engineer technical solutions to optimize manual polishing of delicate Atmos components while maintaining flawless aesthetic quality
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a master's programme at an engineering school (mechanical engineering, micromechanics, materials science, or industrial engineering)
- Strong foundation in mechanical design and precision manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
- Knowledge of metallurgy and materials science fundamentals
Skills
Experience
Currently pursuing or nearing completion of master's degree in engineering discipline; seeking a final six-month internship placement.
Education
Master's programme enrollment at an engineering school specializing in mechanical engineering, micromechanics, materials science, or industrial engineering.
Workplace
The role is situated in Le Sentier, Vaud, Switzerland.
Culture
Jaeger-LeCoultre fosters a culture rooted in exceptional watchmaking savoir-faire, precision, and a deep respect for its heritage in the Vallée de Joux. As an employer, the Maison encourages collaboration between artisans, engineers, and creative talents, offering an environment where innovation and mastery are pursued with patience, rigor, and elegance.
About Cerulean
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