Richemont Mechatronic Systems and Software Engineer

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

• Support the development and industrialization of mechatronic systems in collaboration with R&I teams, with particular focus on embedded software components
• Develop and implement comprehensive testing and validation plans for system validation
• Gather requirements from Richemont Maisons and manage system realization execution
• Oversee supplier relationships and manage system development delivery
• Lead software development initiatives and manage deployments within the Richemont environment
• Validate software development deliverables and ensure compliance with specifications
• Oversee system deployment and provide user training
• Ensure ongoing operational maintenance and support for deployed systems across the Maisons
• Analyze system malfunctions, propose corrective solutions, and implement remediation
• Maintain and update comprehensive technical documentation
• Actively promote developed systems within the organization
• Analyze and incorporate user feedback for continuous system improvement

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with specialization in microtechnics, electronics, or industrial computing, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in industrial environments
• Proven expertise in development, industrialization, and commissioning of mechatronic systems with strong software components
• Demonstrated proficiency in firmware programming (Python, C/C++, and Matlab)
• Experience with agile development methodologies and software testing practices
• Mastery of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools
• Knowledge of embedded software, full-stack development, and API utilization
• General knowledge of mechanics, electronics, and connector systems
• Understanding of industrialization methods, manufacturing processes, and mechatronic system validation
• Strong communication skills and significant autonomy in work organization
• Fluency in French and English
• Enthusiasm for technical challenges in the luxury industry sector

Skills

Experience

Minimum 8 years of professional experience in industrial environments, with substantial background in development, industrialization, and commissioning of mechatronic systems dominated by software components.

Education

Engineering degree with specialization in microtechnics, electronics, or industrial computing, or equivalent qualification.

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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