- Location
- Plan-les-Ouates Geneva Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 14, 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.
Patek Philippe seeks a Watch Movement Design Engineer for its Research & Development Division to improve the performance and quality of existing products and redesign components to support the repair and longevity of legacy calibres. The role independently studies mechanisms and leads multidisciplinary projects through prototyping, qualification and implementation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Independently conduct feasibility and design studies for partial mechanisms, from basic mechanical movements to grand complications, including automatic, quartz, calendar and chronograph movements.
- Lead a multidisciplinary project team and ensure the proposed solution is robust and delivered on schedule.
- Manage prototyping and qualification phases, and oversee the deployment of improvements in partnership with the Division’s other departments.
- Prepare, manage and track project progress reports in collaboration with the line manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in microtechnology, specializing in watchmaking design.
- Very strong knowledge of horological theory, watchmaking design and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in CAD, ideally SolidWorks, NIHS standards and GPS dimensioning.
- Rigorous and precise, with strong analytical and synthesis skills.
- Proactive, autonomous and resilient.
- Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit and diplomacy.
- Pragmatic, results-oriented and hands-on.
- Able to adapt readily within project teams.
- Able to manage uncertainty.
Skills
Experience
5 years’ experience in movement design in the high-end watchmaking sector.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in microtechnology, specializing in watchmaking design.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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