Mechanical Engineering Intern — Ultrasonic Pressing Optimization
Rolex — Geneva: Mechanical Engineering internship to optimise ultrasonic pressing parameters for watch components. 4–6 month position.
Overview
Rolex is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer renowned for precision engineering, in‑house manufacture and exceptional craftsmanship. As a privately held, globally recognised marque, Rolex combines traditional horological skills with advanced manufacturing technologies and invests in the technical development and training of its workforce.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design fixtures and holding systems to enable ultrasonic extraction/ejection of watch components with controlled decentring.
- Define and implement an experimental plan (DOE) covering relevant process parameters.
- Perform laboratory tests and measure/evaluate ejection (chassing) forces under varying conditions.
- Analyse statistical influences on process outcomes and identify key factors.
- Develop a predictive model to forecast process behaviour and establish the optimal operating window.
- Validate model predictions with practical case studies representative of target production situations.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Master's programme in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Solid knowledge of general mechanics and mechanical design principles.
- Proficiency in statistical methods and experimental design.
- Comfortable working with and handling very small, precision components.
- Autonomous, rigorous and highly meticulous; strong attention to detail.
- Availability for a 4–6 month internship.
Skills
Experience
Student level internship; hands‑on laboratory or manufacturing experience with experimental testing and micro‑component manipulation is desirable but not mandatory.
Education
Enrolment in a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline (in progress).
Benefits
Access to cutting‑edge manufacturing equipment; excellent working conditions; first‑rate social benefits.
Culture
Rolex maintains a culture of technical excellence, precision and discretion, where craftsmanship and rigorous quality control are paramount. The workplace emphasises hands‑on learning, internal skills development and collaboration between experienced technicians and engineers.