Rolex Elastomer Materials Performance Intern
- Location
- GenevaGenevaSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a globally recognised Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision engineering, vertical integration and artisanal manufacturing. The maison places strong emphasis on technical excellence, in-house research and meticulous quality standards, offering opportunities to work within discreet, highly skilled teams that support product performance and longevity.
Rolex — Geneva: Elastomer Materials Performance Intern (internship) to develop a performance reference for coloured elastomer blends in R&D.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design and execute an experimental programme to characterise performance of coloured elastomer blends.
- Prepare, condition and document elastomer test specimens following laboratory procedures and traceability standards.
- Perform mechanical and physical testing (e.g., tensile, elongation, hardness, tear, aging, accelerated weathering) and colour‑stability assessments (spectrophotometry/colourimetry).
- Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments; ensure accurate data capture and instrument log maintenance.
- Analyse test data, apply statistical methods to derive performance metrics, and synthesise results into a structured performance reference database.
- Draft clear technical reports and present findings to R&D and quality stakeholders, including practical recommendations for formulation or test‑method improvements.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (materials, quality, manufacturing) to ensure results are actionable and aligned with production constraints.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
- Practical laboratory experience with polymer/elastomer testing or compounding through coursework, projects or prior internships.
- Knowledge of elastomer properties, pigments and additives, and familiarity with typical degradation mechanisms (UV, heat, ozone, solvents).
- Strong data analysis capability; comfortable with statistical interpretation and presenting technical results.
- Rigorous approach to documentation, good laboratory practices (GLP) and respect for confidentiality.
Skills
Experience
Academic laboratory experience in polymer or elastomer testing is required; prior internship or project work involving polymer formulation, compounding or materials characterisation is strongly preferred.
Education
Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Culture
The workplace emphasises precision, discretion and long‑term craftsmanship inherent to Swiss haute horlogerie. Teams combine artisanal know‑how with scientific rigour, offering a collaborative environment for technical development and continuous learning within highly controlled production and R&D settings.
About Cerulean
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