Apprentice Quality Technician — Microtechnology (CFC)
Rolex in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland is recruiting an Apprentice Quality Technician — Microtechnology (CFC). Apply with CV, cover letter and school reports.
Overview
Rolex is a privately held Swiss watchmaker renowned for precision engineering, meticulous craftsmanship and vertical integration of manufacturing. As an employer, Rolex emphasises technical excellence, rigorous quality standards and long-term talent development through structured apprenticeship and in-house training programmes across its production sites.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support production departments to ensure product and process quality through dimensional and aesthetic inspections.
- Perform precise measurements using metrology tools and apply statistical methods to monitor quality indicators.
- Identify and troubleshoot day-to-day manufacturing non-conformities and propose corrective actions.
- Contribute to continuous-improvement projects scoped to product or process enhancements within the assigned perimeter.
- Document findings and produce clear technical reports; communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.
Qualifications
- Strong interest and aptitude in mathematics and technical drawing.
- Logical, analytical and synthetic thinking with attention to detail.
- Good written expression and clear technical reporting skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ease in communicating within cross-functional teams.
- Application must include: curriculum vitae, cover letter, school reports from the last three years, and EVA / EVATech test results (register via https://eva-evatech.ch/).
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; suitable for school leavers seeking a CFC apprenticeship in microtechnology. Practical familiarity with technical drawing or basic workshop practice is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
Completed compulsory schooling with strong performance in mathematics and technical subjects; eligible for enrolment in a Swiss CFC apprenticeship in microtechnology.
Benefits
Structured apprenticeship training delivered by experienced trainers; strong professional development opportunities and excellent career prospects within the organisation.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a culture of exacting standards, discretion and craft-based excellence. The workplace emphasises precision, continuous improvement and long-term employee development within highly professional and technically sophisticated manufacturing environments.