- Location
- Avenue du Collège 10 (View map)2400 Le LocleSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
About Nivarox
Nivarox, a cornerstone of Swiss haute horlogerie and part of the Swatch Group, is renowned for its mastery of precision regulating organs, hairsprings, escapements, and advanced microcomponents that sustain the performance of fine mechanical watches. As an employer, the company offers a rare environment where metallurgy, micromechanics, engineering, and artisanal excellence converge. Its teams contribute to technologies that are both discreet and essential, upholding exacting standards of reliability, innovation, and Swiss industrial heritage. Nivarox attracts professionals who value technical depth, long-term expertise, and the pride of shaping components at the very heart of watchmaking precision.
The Physics Laboratory Technician Apprentice works in a laboratory, conducting scientific experiments to determine material properties or create new materials, and using microscopes and measuring and testing instruments. The role requires manual dexterity, patience, persistence, rigour, curiosity, logical thinking, teamwork and an interest in applied physics, computing, electronics and mechanics.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conducts scientific experiments in a laboratory to determine the properties of materials or create new materials.
- Uses microscopes and various measuring and testing instruments.
Qualifications
- Manual dexterity.
- Patient, persistent, rigorous and curious.
- Logical thinking.
- Team spirit.
- Good general academic results in French and English, with excellent marks in science and mathematics.
- Interest in applied physics, computing, electronics and mechanics.
- French.
Skills
Education
CFC vocational qualification in physics laboratory work.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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Culture
Nivarox offers a highly specialized Swiss manufacturing environment where precision, innovation, and technical mastery are central to daily work. As a key partner to the watchmaking industry, the brand fosters a culture of craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and close collaboration among experts dedicated to exceptional quality.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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