Richemont Research & Development Intern - Innovative Coatings for Watch Decoration
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
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.
Richemont internship in La Chaux-de-Fonds: develop innovative watch coatings in materials science and surface treatment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct literature research on coating technologies and surface treatments for horological applications
- Design and implement experimental plans to evaluate innovative coating solutions
- Develop analytical and manufacturing process documentation
- Execute experimental studies and analyze results with scientific rigor
- Characterize material properties and coating performance
- Perform metrological controls and quality assurance measurements
- Collaborate with the Materials, Chemistry and Surfaces team under direct supervision
Qualifications
- Master's level student in engineering sciences or related discipline
- Strong foundational knowledge in chemistry and surface treatment processes
- Demonstrated capability to design and execute experimental campaigns independently
- Ability to analyze experimental results with analytical precision
- Excellent written communication and technical documentation skills
- Strong organizational and synthesis capabilities
Skills
Experience
Currently enrolled as a master's-level student in engineering sciences or a closely related field with demonstrated focus on chemistry and surface technologies.
Education
Master's degree or equivalent level of study in engineering sciences, materials science, chemistry, or related discipline. Proficiency in chemistry and surface treatment processes required.
Workplace
The role is situated in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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