Richemont Research & Innovation Intern – Advanced Materials Manufacturing
- Location
- GlovelierJuraSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 24, 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 R&D Intern – Advanced Materials Manufacturing in Glovelier, Switzerland. Six-month internship in additive metallurgy for luxury innovation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Explore and critically evaluate innovative powder metallurgy solutions specifically adapted to the excellence and aesthetic requirements of the luxury industry
- Design, plan, and execute comprehensive experimental protocols to identify key parameters in additive manufacturing processes
- Actively participate in process optimization, from technical feasibility validation through establishment of robust operational conditions
- Conduct detailed microstructural analyses of manufactured components and materials
Qualifications
- Master's-level student in materials science with strong knowledge of metallurgy and additive manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with microstructural characterization techniques
- Demonstrated curiosity and proactive engagement with technical challenges
- Ability to work autonomously within a collaborative team environment
Skills
Experience
Advanced Master's-level studies in materials science or related field, with hands-on experience in metallurgy or additive manufacturing processes preferred.
Education
Master's degree candidate or equivalent in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related discipline, with demonstrated coursework in additive manufacturing technologies.
Workplace
This position is based in Glovelier, Jura, Switzerland, within easy reach of Neuchâtel.
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
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