Rolex R&D Cleanroom Technician
- Location
- BienneBernSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jun 25, 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 seeks an R&D Cleanroom Technician in Bienne, Switzerland. Lead microfabrication operations and continuous process improvement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform cleanroom operations in microfabrication environments
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, hygiene, and traceability requirements
- Operate process equipment according to defined protocols and manufacturing recipes
- Prepare and handle semiconductor components, consumables, and tooling for testing procedures
- Execute microfabrication processes including cleaning, deposition, photolithography, etching, and related procedures according to available equipment
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and data entry in tracking systems to guarantee operational traceability
- Perform first-level maintenance and maintain cleanroom hygiene standards
Qualifications
- CFC certification in laboratory technology, polymechanics, automation, electronics, or equivalent training
- ES technician diploma in microtechniques, industrial systems, or related processes (advantageous)
- HES qualification in microtechniques, materials science, chemistry, applied physics, or related discipline (welcome for certain technical profiles)
- Knowledge of cleanroom protocols, contamination control, safety requirements, and documentation discipline
- Experience or demonstrated interest in microfabrication processes and silicon substrate handling
- Familiarity with thin-film processes, photolithography, etching, or metrology (advantageous)
Skills
Experience
Experience in cleanroom environments, microfabrication, semiconductor manufacturing, or high-technology industrial settings is advantageous. Demonstrated competency in contamination control and adherence to strict operational discipline is valued.
Education
Certified Federal Certificate (CFC) in laboratory technology, polymechanics, automation, electronics, or equivalent qualification required. ES technician diploma in microtechniques, industrial systems, or related processes is advantageous. HES-level qualification in microtechniques, materials science, chemistry, applied physics, or adjacent discipline is welcome for select technical profiles.
Workplace
This position is based in Bienne, Bern, Switzerland.
Benefits
Stimulating work environment, excellent working conditions, flexible work-time solutions, and premium social benefits.
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.
About Cerulean
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