Mechanical / Micromechanical Engineer Intern — Audemars Piguet
- Location
- Le Locle
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 50 days ago
Role overview
To support our Continuous Improvement team attached to the Quality department, we are looking for our future Mechanical / Micromechanical Engineer Intern for a period of 6 months, starting from September 2026.
Your main mission will be to study and model the oxidation mechanisms of carbon steels as a function of manufacturing parameters.
This internship is part of a continuous improvement approach, with a direct impact on the robustness and performance of industrial processes.
- To support our Continuous Improvement team attached to the Quality department, we are looking for our future Mechanical / Micromechanical Engineer Intern for a period of 6 months, starting from September 2026.
- Your main mission will be to study and model the oxidation mechanisms of carbon steels as a function of manufacturing parameters.
- Studying the influence of different production processes (machining and turning, hardening and tempering, tribofinishing / trovalization and intermediate handling and storage steps) on the oxidation of carbon steel surfaces
- Defining and planning a design of experiments (DoE)
- You are proficient in statistical tools (DoE, variance analysis, simple modeling)
- You have good knowledge of metallurgy, particularly carbon steels
Main responsibilities
- Studying the influence of different production processes (machining and turning, hardening and tempering, tribofinishing / trovalization and intermediate handling and storage steps) on the oxidation of carbon steel surfaces
- Defining and planning a design of experiments (DoE)
- Conducting tests in collaboration with production and laboratory teams
- Characterizing samples on microstructural and chemical levels (oxidation, roughness, metallography…)
- Statistically analyzing the results obtained (correlations, modeling, mechanistic hypotheses) Requirements
- You are in your final year of a mechanical engineering, micromechanical engineering or materials science program (EPFL or equivalent)
- You are proficient in statistical tools (DoE, variance analysis, simple modeling)
- You have good knowledge of metallurgy, particularly carbon steels
- You have a strong interest in industrial processes and material transformation mechanisms
Key requirements
- You are proficient in statistical tools (DoE, variance analysis, simple modeling)
- You have good knowledge of metallurgy, particularly carbon steels
- You have a strong interest in industrial processes and material transformation mechanisms
- You demonstrate rigor, organization, and a structured analytical mindset
Company and context
- You demonstrate rigor, organization, and a structured analytical mindset
- You enjoy teamwork and have good interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders (production, quality, laboratory)
Additional details
- Statistically analyzing the results obtained (correlations, modeling, mechanistic hypotheses)
Notes and original content
- Responsibilities
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Audemars Piguet offer for this role?
Audemars Piguet lists CHF 50'500 - 77'000 gross per year for this position in Le Locle. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Audemars Piguet offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Neuchâtel?
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