Rolex Materials Intern — Powder Technologies

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Location
Switzerland
└Geneva
└Geneva
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 11, 2026

About Rolex

Rolex is a Swiss manufacturer renowned for haute horlogerie, precision engineering and in-house manufacturing excellence. The brand places strong emphasis on technical craftsmanship and invests in training and development for technicians, engineers and researchers within a highly confidential, quality-driven environment.

Rolex — Geneva: Materials Intern (Powder Technologies). 4–6 month R&D internship in powder formulation, shaping and materials characterization.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Support research and development of high-performance powder-based materials for horological applications.
  • Synthesize novel classes of materials that combine elevated mechanical properties with refined aesthetics.
  • Formulate and prepare controlled powder blends according to strict specifications.
  • Implement advanced shaping and forming techniques to produce proofs of concept and prototypes.
  • Characterize produced materials using analytical methods and document experimental results.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or equivalent.
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with materials synthesis and powder handling.
  • Practical experience with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), hardness testing or toughness evaluation.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and a collaborative team orientation.
  • Autonomous, proactive and creative approach to experimental problem solving.
  • Availability for a 4–6 month internship.

Skills

Powder formulation and preparation Advanced shaping/forming techniques Materials characterization Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) Hardness testing Toughness evaluation Experimental design and data analysis Technical reporting and documentation Team collaboration and communication

Experience

Entry-level internship: academic laboratory experience in materials synthesis and characterization is required; prior exposure to powder processing and mechanical testing is strongly preferred.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or an equivalent discipline.

Workplace

This position is based in Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art equipment; excellent working conditions; comprehensive social benefits.

Culture

Rolex's workplace culture emphasizes precision, technical mastery and discretion. The environment is craft- and engineering-focused, with a long-term perspective on skill development and rigorous quality standards. Collaboration between R&D, production and technical specialists is central to innovation.

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