R&D Engineer Tribology & Materials (80%-100%)

About the job

Company Description

Our employees significantly contribute to the success of the Swiss-made watches, movements, and components produced at ETA through their expertise, passion, and commitment. Our company is part of the Swatch Group, the world’s largest watch conglomerate with 17 renowned brands.

We offer a challenging position in the Research & Development department:

Job Description

Your Tasks

You lead development projects as well as technical support tasks in the field of tribology. Your focus is on lubrication methods and the development of lubrication instructions for quartz movements. In doing so, you work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure optimal solutions for friction and wear-related issues.

Additionally, you conduct characterisation analyses using optical profilometry and tribometry to precisely assess surface and friction parameters and support technical optimisations.

Furthermore, you provide technical support in your area of activity, both for the various internal departments and for the companies within the Swatch Group.

Profile

You have an engineering education at MASTER-HES level or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Ideally, you already have several years of professional experience in the field of tribology.

You are dynamic and creative, and your open and responsible personality distinguishes you. As a sociable person, you also place great value on constructive teamwork.

Languages

Your mother tongue is French or German. You have good knowledge of the other language or are motivated to learn it. Good English skills would also be an advantage.

What to Expect from Us

An exciting working environment in a company that is constantly evolving and offers numerous benefits:

• Diverse opportunities for further training
• Internal mobility with attractive career prospects
• Five or six weeks of holiday per year (depending on age and/or function)
• 40-hour week according to the collective labour agreement
• Attractive salary policy and good social benefits
• Three weeks of paternity leave and up to 19 weeks for maternity leave
• Company restaurant
• Discounts on products from the Swatch Group and other partner companies
• Sports activities and company events
• Contribution to health insurance

Company Address

ETA SA, Manufacture Horlogère Suisse

2540 Grenchen

Contact Person

Sylvie Haussener

HR Business Unit Manager