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Watchmaking Instructor EN/FR - specialisation in micromechanics

Watchmaking Instructor EN/FR - specialisation in micromechanics 

Full time :         100%

Location :         Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Start date :       Early 2026

 

Job description

Main missions of the position

 

1. Conduct of courses and programs

  • Facilitate training sessions in order to guarantee the achievement of objectives
  • Assessment and support of learners by adapting content and teaching methods according to needs
  • Participation in the organisation of the annual planning of courses and programs

2. Participation in the maintenance and development of tools, machines and didactical material

  • Participation in the analysis of course equipment, tools and documentation, in view of their development, adaptation, creation or purchase
  • Close cooperation with suppliers to ensure maintenance and upgrading of the equipment needed to cover course needs
  • Cost monitoring of the equipment under the instructor's responsibility, in collaboration with the training manager

3. Contribution to the Worldwide Partnership Program with watchmaking schools

  • Taking part as an expert or representative for intermediate and final examinations at WOSTEP Switzerland or at the WOSTEP Worldwide Partnership Schools.
  • Participation in supporting the smooth operation of partnership schools, also through audits and assessments
  • Maintaining close collaboration with the training teams of the partnership schools the instructor is in charge of monitoring
  • Follow-up of final examinations as a WOSTEP representative, and editing of related reports
  • Follow-up and updating of tools and components provided to partnership schools 

 

Knowledge required

Watchmaking

  • Multi-year experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing fine mechanical and electronic watches
  • Knowledge of specific tools, equipment and techniques related to watch servicing, as well as workshop environment

Micromechanics

  • Basic mechanical tasks (drilling, sawing, filing, threading)
  • Knowledge of metrology and precision measurements for watch component manufacturing
  • Knowledge of materials and alloys used in watchmaking
  • Extensive experience in precision machining (turning, milling, indexing machine/precision boring machine, between-centres lathe)
  • Knowledge of technical drawings and CAD design tools is an asset
  • Any experience in high-end watch finishing (graining, circular graining, sun bursting, snail finishing, linear brushing, basics of bevelling, etc…), will be a plus

Teaching environment

  • Ease in presenting subjects in ways that make it engaging for learners
  • Interest in creating didactical support material
  • Any educational experience / training is a plus


Required profile

  • Business-level English (min. IELTS level 5.5-6.5 or CEFR level B2/C1)
  • Intermediate-level French (min. IELTS 4-5 or CEFR B1)
  • Ability to design and conduct training
  • Ability to communicate effectively with different audiences (learners, trainers, business partners)
  • Analytical skills
  • Systematic and methodical approach
  • Knowledge of pedagogical/andragogical principles, methods and tools is a plus
  • Swiss CFC “Watchmaker” or equivalent qualification, with an extensive experience in micromechanics.
  • Advanced proficiency in Office Suite, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Enhanced IT skills in content management and CAO (SolidWorks or similar)

 

Other skills and personal qualities

  • Self-awareness
    • Autonomous and self-organized personality
    • Feedback oriented
    • Emotion management
  • Mental agility
    • Inquisitive
    • Connector
    • Uncertainty Management
    • Analytical Capacity
  • People agility
    • Open minded, with a keen interest in other cultures
    • Diplomatic, with agile communication skills and techniques
    • Listening and understanding skills
    • Organizational skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong team spirit
  • Change agility
    • Flexibility to meet changing demands and environments
    • Comfort in change management
    • Initiative
    • Interest in communication techniques
  • Results agility
    • Mission-driven personality
    • Rigorous, pragmatic approach, with the ability to simplify
    • Interest and understanding of the functioning and objectives of other WOSTEP activities

 

Organizational chart – hierarchical position

  • Instructor to report to training manager

 

Business environment

  • Small team with educational, organizational and support functions based in Switzerland
  • International environment
  • Training and educational institution for watchmaking and polishing based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
  • 10 partnership schools around the world with follow-up of instructor training and audits
  • Travel in Switzerland and abroad
  • Close collaboration with the Swiss watch industry and WOSTEP Foundation member brands
  • Fully equipped classrooms and workshops with a low student-teacher ratio
  • IT environment: Apple

 

Workplace

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Applications

Applications, including curriculum vitae and motivation letter in English, to be sent to:

Fondation WOSTEP, Att. HR, Rue des Saars 99, CH-2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

or wostep@wostep.ch

 

Application closing date: 31.10.2025

Start date: Early 2026 / to be agreed