Patek Philippe Mechanical CAD Drafter
- Location
- Plan-les-OuatesGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe is a Geneva-based maison renowned for haute horlogerie and exceptional technical craftsmanship. The independent manufacture combines traditional watchmaking savoir-faire with advanced engineering and R&D activities, offering a highly specialised environment for precision engineers and artisans.
Patek Philippe — Plan-les-Ouates: Mechanical CAD Drafter (SolidWorks) in R&D. Mid-level role producing precision watchmaking drawings.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce assembly drawings from validated specifications and develop detailed part drawings using SolidWorks.
- Prepare and maintain bills of materials and technical data sheets to ensure traceability of technical information.
- Update and revise existing drawings in accordance with internal procedures and quality standards.
- Support constructors on shop-floor implementations and contribute improvement proposals as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Fabricate prototypes or mock-ups of mechanisms in plexiglass or via 3D printing when required.
Qualifications
- CFC (Federal VET) as a draughtsman/designer in microtechnology or equivalent vocational qualification.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role, including participation in product or métier projects.
- Mastery of SolidWorks for 2D/3D technical drawing and detailing.
- Proficient in GPS dimensioning (cotation GPS) and geometric tolerancing.
- Good working knowledge of Swiss watchmaking (basic calibres and complications).
- Understanding of machining processes, materials and industrial production technologies.
- Familiarity with NIHS (Normes Internationales de l'Horlogerie Suisse) is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and client-oriented approach.
- High degree of rigor, precision, analytical thinking and ability to synthesise information.
- Proactive mindset and ability to integrate new technical requests.
Skills
Experience
2 to 5 years in a comparable technical drafting or design role, ideally within precision mechanics or watchmaking projects, with demonstrated participation in product development.
Education
CFC (Federal VET Certificate) as Draughtsman-Constructor in microtechnology or an equivalent vocational qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
Culture
The workplace emphasises meticulous craft, technical excellence and long-term stewardship of watchmaking skills. Teams operate at the intersection of artisanal tradition and engineering innovation, valuing precision, discretion and collaborative problem-solving.
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