Rolex Automatic Finishing Methods Technician
About Rolex
Rolex is a preeminent Swiss watchmaker renowned for technical precision, artisanal finishing and vertically integrated manufacturing. As an employer, the brand emphasizes rigor, craft mastery and long-term investment in employee development across its Swiss production sites.
Rolex in Geneva seeks an Automatic Finishing Methods Technician to develop and optimise automated finishing programs for production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and document automated finishing process sequences and work instructions for new products.
- Implement, tune and optimise automatic finishing programs on production equipment.
- Plan and execute production trials in collaboration with cross-functional partners; analyse results and produce technical reports.
- Support integration of new processes and equipment into serial production.
- Provide reference states and formalise tacit know‑how into reproducible standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, proposing technical improvements based on shop‑floor expertise.
Qualifications
- Technical diploma (Technicien ES) in microtechnology or equivalent qualification.
- Proven skills in grinding (rectification) and/or polishing within a precision manufacturing context.
- Practical knowledge of CREO and/or GIBB'S programming software.
- Demonstrated communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive mindset, autonomy, strong attention to detail, and solid analytical and synthesis capabilities.
Skills
Experience
Several years of hands‑on experience in microtechnical or precision manufacturing environments, with direct exposure to grinding/polishing operations and commissioning of automated production processes.
Education
Technical diploma (Technicien ES) in microtechnology or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Benefits
Stimulating work environment; excellent working conditions; flexible working‑time solutions; first‑rate social benefits.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a culture of technical excellence, precision and confidentiality, where craftsmanship and engineering converge. Teams operate within a structured, disciplined environment that values long‑term skill development and cross‑functional collaboration.
About Cerulean
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