- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
About Van Cleef & Arpels
Founded in 1906 on Place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels is a High Jewelry Maison renowned for poetic creativity, exceptional savoir-faire, and an enduring culture of transmission. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where artisans, designers, retail experts, and corporate teams contribute to creations that unite technical mastery with emotion and wonder. Guided by excellence, discretion, and a deep respect for heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels encourages collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning across its international network. Employees join a house where craftsmanship is celebrated, client relationships are cultivated with elegance, and each career may help preserve and renew a remarkable legacy.
Van Cleef & Arpels is seeking an Innovation Engineering Intern for a six-month, full-time internship starting in March 2027. Within the Innovation team, the intern will develop proofs of concept for automation and machine vision applications, including colorimetry studies and tests, and contribute to occasional cross-functional projects such as 3D design and process-related work.
Role & Responsibilities
- Work on projects integrating new technologies into the workshops while ensuring alignment with the Maison’s values.
- Develop proofs of concept for automation applications and machine vision inspection in collaboration with the Innovation Project Manager and internal workshops.
- Conduct colorimetry studies and tests for machine vision inspection applications.
- Contribute occasionally to cross-functional Innovation team projects, including 3D design and process-related topics.
Qualifications
- Industrial or Mechanical Engineering background.
- Bac +5 qualification.
- Knowledge of machine vision, vision-based inspection, and process automation.
- English language skills.
- Rigor, curiosity, and a methodical approach.
- Solution-oriented mindset.
Skills
Education
Bac +5; Industrial or Mechanical Engineering background.
Workplace
This position is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
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Culture
Van Cleef & Arpels fosters a refined and collaborative workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and the transmission of savoir-faire. As an employer, the Maison values curiosity, precision, and collective excellence, offering an environment where employees contribute to timeless creations while upholding a deep respect for heritage, beauty, and client experience.
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