Rolex Materials & Mechanical Engineering Intern — Brazing Process Development
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- Mar 25, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a leading Swiss luxury watch manufacturer renowned for technical excellence, precision engineering and artisanal manufacturing. As an employer, Rolex emphasizes rigorous training, long-term skills development and a workshop culture that blends advanced industrial processes with traditional watchmaking craftsmanship.
Rolex — Geneva: Materials & Mechanical Engineering Intern (Brazing Process Development), 6‑month internship supporting bracelet brazing R&D.
Role & Responsibilities
- Learn and commission a new brazing equipment platform, achieving hands‑on proficiency with operation and safety procedures.
- Characterize the equipment's behaviour (expected response, measurement methods, fixtures) and identify and correct performance limitations.
- Design and execute experimental test plans and Design of Experiments (DOE) to evaluate parameters that influence operating temperatures and process stability.
- Define and validate optimal brazing conditions for bracelet component assembly, including thermal cycles and joint integrity criteria.
- Document experimental protocols, analyse results and communicate technical findings and recommendations to the engineering team.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Solid grounding in materials science and mechanical principles relevant to joining and thermal processes.
- Practical experience with experimental test campaigns and familiarity with Design of Experiments (plans d'expériences).
- Methodical, pragmatic and rigorous approach to testing and data analysis.
- Autonomous worker with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
Experience
Academic laboratory experience and hands‑on exposure to materials testing or process development; prior internships in materials or joining processes are an advantage but not mandatory.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Benefits
Access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment; excellent working conditions; first‑rate social benefits.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a disciplined, craft‑driven environment where technical precision and confidentiality are paramount. The workplace blends advanced industrial technology with a collaborative manufacturing culture that values meticulous standards and ongoing professional development.
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