Rolex Eco-design Engineer
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 15, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is an independent Swiss manufacture renowned for precision watchmaking and vertical integration across design, production and finishing. The maison is recognised for its engineering excellence, rigorous quality standards and long-term investment in research and development within haute horlogerie.
Rolex seeks an Eco‑design Engineer in Geneva to drive product sustainability through LCA, material innovation and eco‑design guidance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Integrate environmental criteria at the earliest stages of product and process design to reduce life‑cycle impacts and guide design teams in implementation.
- Perform and interpret life cycle assessments (LCA) to quantify environmental impacts and inform material and process decisions.
- Propose technically viable, innovative materials and manufacturing solutions that lower environmental footprint while preserving product quality and cost targets.
- Support and coach multidisciplinary design and production teams in eco‑design methodologies and sustainable choices.
- Balance sustainability objectives with other product constraints (quality, reliability, manufacturability and cost).
- Monitor regulatory developments and emerging technologies to translate them into actionable improvements for products and processes.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree from EPF/HES or equivalent; a minor or specialization in sustainability is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of materials and industrial processes relevant to precision manufacturing.
- Demonstrable expertise in eco‑design methodologies and the practical application of LCA results.
- Track record proposing material or process innovations that improve environmental performance without compromising product requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and pedagogical skills; ability to translate complex environmental topics into pragmatic solutions for design teams.
- Curiosity, perseverance and a collaborative mindset.
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in product eco‑design and life cycle assessment within an industrial R&D context; experience in precision manufacturing or watchmaking is advantageous.
Education
Engineering degree (EPF/HES or equivalent); specialization or coursework in sustainability/eco‑design preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Benefits
Stimulating work environment; excellent working conditions; flexible working time arrangements; premium social benefits.
Culture
Rolex combines the craft of haute horlogerie with rigorous engineering and a long‑term approach to product development. The employer fosters a technically driven, collaborative R&D culture where precision, discretion and continuous improvement are central to daily work.
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