- Location
- Plan-les-Ouates Geneva Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
About Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe S.A. Genève is a prestigious name in the world of luxury timepieces and jewelry, renowned for its commitment to excellence and tradition. As part of the esteemed Swiss watchmaking industry, Patek Philippe is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and customer service, reflecting the values of its parent company.
The Mechanical Engineering Research Intern will study how pressure affects the rate of a mechanical movement and how movement characteristics and its environment influence performance within the Research and Development Division. The six-month Master's project includes experimental analysis, predictive modelling and validation against production data.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review existing knowledge on the effect of pressure on timekeeping performance, including patents and articles.
- Experimentally determine the relationship between pressure and movement timekeeping according to oscillator characteristics.
- Quantify the relationship between pressure variations around the movement and case construction, including casing, actuators and time.
- Develop predictive models of pressure and timekeeping variations based on case geometry and movement characteristics.
- Validate measurements and models using production data.
- Quantify the impact of these effects on timekeeping variations from movement assembly through to customer wear.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Microtechnology.
- Strong interest in watchmaking.
- Programming and machine learning skills, particularly Python.
- Good project management skills.
- Analytical mindset.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proactive and able to make recommendations.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Microtechnology.
Workplace
This position is based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland, within easy reach of Geneva.
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Culture
Patek Philippe fosters a culture of excellence, tradition, and innovation. The company values its heritage while encouraging continuous learning and collaboration among its team members.
About Cerulean
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