Mechanical Engineering Intern — Ceramic Fracture Evaluation
Rolex — Geneva: Mechanical Engineering Intern, Ceramic Component Fracture Evaluation (4–6 month internship).
Overview
Rolex is a Geneva-based luxury watch manufacturer renowned for technical precision, in-house manufacturing and rigorous quality standards. As an independent, vertically integrated atelier, Rolex combines traditional watchmaking craft with advanced engineering and materials research, offering a technically demanding environment for specialists and trainees.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct a literature and state-of-the-art review comparing existing theoretical fracture-estimation methods with internal practical test results.
- Design and execute a test campaign to evaluate fracture properties of simple ceramic specimens (bars, discs) with notches produced by different manufacturing processes.
- Develop and implement test protocols, including setup and operation of tensile/compression test equipment and instrumentation.
- Perform finite element simulations of the executed tests to analyse stress distributions and fracture initiation.
- Apply the theoretical fracture-evaluation method to practical cases, covering static loading and dynamic shock scenarios, and synthesize findings into actionable recommendations.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or Microengineering.
- Strong theoretical foundation in materials and general mechanics, including fracture mechanics principles.
- Practical experience or coursework in finite element analysis and experimental mechanical testing.
- Comfortable designing and executing mechanical test protocols and operating tensile/compression machines.
- Autonomous, adaptable and intellectually curious; able to work across laboratory and simulation tasks.
- Availability for a 4–6 month internship period.
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience is required beyond academic projects; candidates should have hands-on laboratory or project experience with mechanical testing and finite element analysis.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Master's degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Microengineering or a closely related discipline.
Benefits
Access to state-of-the-art equipment; excellent working conditions; first-rate social benefits.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a precision-driven, craft-oriented culture that emphasizes technical excellence, rigorous standards and long-term skills development. The workplace blends traditional savoir-faire with contemporary engineering methods, offering mentorship within multidisciplinary manufacturing and R&D teams.