Richemont Automation Technician Apprentice

About Richemont

Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission electromechanical control systems and automated production equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on automated installations and technical systems
• Develop and program PLC software to control automated systems
• Maintain and update comprehensive technical documentation for all installations
• Troubleshoot and resolve system malfunctions with precision
• Collaborate with workshop teams and interact effectively with clients and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education level B (minimum entry requirement)
• Strong proficiency in mathematics, technical drawing, and physics
• Demonstrated aptitude in electrical engineering and technical contexts
• Excellent abstract reasoning and spatial visualization capabilities
• Superior manual dexterity with capacity for meticulous, high-precision work
• Ability to work collaboratively within teams while maintaining personal autonomy

Skills

Experience

Candidates should demonstrate a genuine passion for machinery and automated systems work, coupled with a keen interest in emerging technologies and electrical engineering. Prior internship or vocational work experience in technical or mechanical fields is advantageous but not mandatory.

Education

Secondary education level B (école secondaire B) completion required. Strong academic performance in mathematics, physics, and technical subjects preferred. Completion of the Multicheck aptitude test required as part of the application process.

Workplace

Culture

Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.

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