Rolex Process Methods Engineer
- Location
- BienneBernSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is a benchmark of Swiss watchmaking excellence, renowned for precision, enduring design and uncompromising craftsmanship. As an employer, the Maison offers a culture shaped by mastery, discretion and long-term commitment, where engineers, artisans, designers and corporate specialists contribute to products built to transcend generations. Its Geneva-based heritage is matched by a global outlook, rigorous standards and significant investment in training, innovation and responsible excellence. Employees join an institution that values technical depth, collaborative discipline and meticulous attention to detail, offering the opportunity to advance within one of the world’s most respected luxury brands.
Rolex SA hiring Process Methods Engineer in Bienne, Switzerland. Design and optimise watchmaking component manufacturing processes in decoration and finishing operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define programming strategies, associated tooling specifications, and critical process parameters for decoration and finishing operations
- Conduct equipment commissioning, optimize programs, and obtain formal process validation and homologation
- Ensure precise product specification definition at operational level in close collaboration with industrialisation engineers, design teams, and methods technicians
- Share process strategies and methodologies throughout all industrialisation phases to ensure consistency and quality
- Train and support production teams during process transfer from industrialisation to full-scale manufacturing
- Monitor emerging technologies and maintain continuous technological awareness within the field
Qualifications
- CFC diploma in polymechanics or micromechanics, or equivalent professional qualification
- Demonstrated expertise in decoration and finishing operations for watchmaking components
- Strong knowledge of watchmaking component manufacturing and quality control procedures
- Technical mindset with curiosity and openness toward emerging technologies
- Excellent communication skills, rigorous attention to detail, organised and methodical approach, with demonstrated autonomy
- Analytical and synthetic thinking capabilities with ability to thrive in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams
Skills
Experience
Confirmed professional experience in decoration and finishing operations for watchmaking components, including manufacturing and quality control of horological parts.
Education
CFC (Certificat Fédéral de Capacité) in polymechanics, micromechanics, or equivalent qualification in mechanical or precision engineering.
Workplace
This position is based in Bienne, Bern, Switzerland.
Benefits
Stimulating work environment, excellent working conditions, flexible work-time solutions, and premium social benefits package.
Culture
Rolex fosters a workplace culture defined by precision, excellence, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. As an employer, the company offers a disciplined yet collaborative environment where long-term thinking, continuous improvement, and attention to detail guide every aspect of work.
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