Rolex Metrology Technician
- Location
- Biel/BienneBernSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a privately held Swiss luxury watchmaker renowned for rigorous engineering, exacting craftsmanship and long-term vertical integration across manufacture and after-sales. Operated under a foundations-based ownership structure, the brand is synonymous with technical excellence and conserves deep artisanal and industrial know-how in its Swiss ateliers.
Rolex in Biel/Bienne seeks a Metrology Technician to perform CMM inspection, calibration and measurement control for precision watch components.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute dimensional and functional inspection of components and assemblies using coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and hand-held metrology instruments.
- Program, validate and operate CMM equipment to produce first-article inspections and routine measurement cycles.
- Develop, document and maintain measurement procedures and control plans in close collaboration with production and quality engineering.
- Perform calibration checks, maintain traceability of measurement equipment and coordinate external calibration services.
- Analyse measurement data, apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques and report non-conformances with corrective action recommendations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects to reduce variation and improve manufacturability of precision watch components.
- Ensure accurate documentation of inspection results in quality information systems and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Diploma or vocational qualification in metrology, precision mechanics, mechanical engineering or watchmaking (or equivalent).
- Practical certification or proven competence in CMM operation and programming preferred.
- Sound understanding of measurement traceability, calibration principles and quality control methodologies.
- Ability to read technical drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Fluent technical literacy in data analysis and reporting; strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
Skills
Experience
Several years (typically 2–5) of hands-on experience in metrology within precision manufacturing, micro-mechanics or high-end watchmaking environments, including CMM programming and in-process inspection.
Education
Vocational diploma or equivalent in metrology, precision mechanics, mechanical engineering or watchmaking. Additional certification in CMM operation or metrology is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland, with easy access to Bern.
Culture
Rolex fosters a culture of technical mastery, long-term skill development and discretion. The workplace prioritizes exacting standards, cross-disciplinary collaboration between artisanal and industrial teams, and a measured approach to innovation and quality.
About Cerulean
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