Watch engineer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Watch engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in watch engineer job postings.
Sample watch engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- Extensive knowledge of watch parts, components, and mechanisms.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of mechanical watches.
- Understanding of watch accuracy and timing processes.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
Sample required watch engineer soft skills
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
Watch engineer job description example 1
Apple watch engineer job description
Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States
Software and Services
+ Proficiency with Swift (or the capacity to become proficient quickly)
+ Ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly
+ Upbeat, adaptable, and results-oriented attitude
+ Experience with at least one of the following:
+ Native or web app development
+ Framework and API development
+ Graphics and animation systems
**Description**
As a member of the Watch Frameworks team, you will implement new features and craft elegant APIs that delight developers and users alike. You will be responsible for bringing your ideas to life through all stages of development, from initial research, to API design and proposals, to testing and development in Swift, to documentation and offering guidance to adopters. You'll be working with other core SwiftUI framework engineers to unlock creative possibilities for developers while preserving a consistent and reliable end-user experience across all of Apple's platforms. You'll join us in energetic discussions of each other's work and ideas and be a champion and resource for the unique needs of Apple Watch and watch OS. Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across Apple, including compiler engineers, interface designers, technical writers, and hardware engineers. Come join us!
**Education & Experience**
You will need solid computer science fundamentals-including data structures & algorithms, object-oriented design, and concurrency-to be successful in this role, but a specific degree or concentration is not required.
**Additional Requirements**
+ Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required:
+ SwiftUI and Swift Standard Library design patterns
+ Cocoa and Objective-C
+ Other declarative UI frameworks
+ Programming language design and implementation
+ UI/UX design
+ Technical writing
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Software and Services
+ Proficiency with Swift (or the capacity to become proficient quickly)
+ Ability to work collaboratively and explain complex ideas clearly
+ Upbeat, adaptable, and results-oriented attitude
+ Experience with at least one of the following:
+ Native or web app development
+ Framework and API development
+ Graphics and animation systems
**Description**
As a member of the Watch Frameworks team, you will implement new features and craft elegant APIs that delight developers and users alike. You will be responsible for bringing your ideas to life through all stages of development, from initial research, to API design and proposals, to testing and development in Swift, to documentation and offering guidance to adopters. You'll be working with other core SwiftUI framework engineers to unlock creative possibilities for developers while preserving a consistent and reliable end-user experience across all of Apple's platforms. You'll join us in energetic discussions of each other's work and ideas and be a champion and resource for the unique needs of Apple Watch and watch OS. Curious and enterprising individuals who take an expansive view of their role will thrive in this multi-disciplinary environment, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with experts across Apple, including compiler engineers, interface designers, technical writers, and hardware engineers. Come join us!
**Education & Experience**
You will need solid computer science fundamentals-including data structures & algorithms, object-oriented design, and concurrency-to be successful in this role, but a specific degree or concentration is not required.
**Additional Requirements**
+ Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required:
+ SwiftUI and Swift Standard Library design patterns
+ Cocoa and Objective-C
+ Other declarative UI frameworks
+ Programming language design and implementation
+ UI/UX design
+ Technical writing
**Apple Footer**
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.
Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .
Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .
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Watch engineer job description example 2
Highgate Hotels watch engineer job description
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.
An unrivaled blend of warmth, authentic heritage, and contemporary sophistication attract travelers from around the world to Boston's most beloved hotel, the Boston Park Plaza. With the recent completion of a $100 million landmark transformation of all guest rooms, meeting space and public areas, guests quickly discover that this 1927 historic hotel is still classic, timeless, and always in-style. The hotel features 1,060 guest rooms (including 57 suites) plus onsite amenities. This historic and vibrant hotel is located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, just steps away from Boston Common and within walking distance of world-renowned Newbury Street, the Financial District, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and a host of other famous historical Boston sites. Boston Park Plaza is a member of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts.
The Engineer, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.
+ Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
+ Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
+ Take required readings on equipment.
+ Test cooling tower and record readings.
+ Replace and program televisions as needed.
+ Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
+ Perform furniture repair.
+ Replace and repair pumps.
+ Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
+ Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
+ Trace and repair all types of water lines.
+ Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
+ Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
+ Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
+ Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
+ Paint designated areas.
+ Repair and finish sheet rock.
+ Repair all types of wall coverings.
+ Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
+ High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
+ At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
+ Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
+ Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
+ Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly courteouse and service oriented manner.
+ Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
+ Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
+ Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
+ Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
+ Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
+ Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
+ Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
+ Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
+ Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
+ Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
+ Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
+ Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
+ Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
+ Perform other duties as requested by management.
External Job Posting Title: Watch Engineer
Address1: 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
An unrivaled blend of warmth, authentic heritage, and contemporary sophistication attract travelers from around the world to Boston's most beloved hotel, the Boston Park Plaza. With the recent completion of a $100 million landmark transformation of all guest rooms, meeting space and public areas, guests quickly discover that this 1927 historic hotel is still classic, timeless, and always in-style. The hotel features 1,060 guest rooms (including 57 suites) plus onsite amenities. This historic and vibrant hotel is located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, just steps away from Boston Common and within walking distance of world-renowned Newbury Street, the Financial District, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and a host of other famous historical Boston sites. Boston Park Plaza is a member of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts.
The Engineer, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.
+ Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
+ Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
+ Take required readings on equipment.
+ Test cooling tower and record readings.
+ Replace and program televisions as needed.
+ Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
+ Perform furniture repair.
+ Replace and repair pumps.
+ Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
+ Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
+ Trace and repair all types of water lines.
+ Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
+ Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
+ Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
+ Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
+ Paint designated areas.
+ Repair and finish sheet rock.
+ Repair all types of wall coverings.
+ Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
+ High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
+ At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
+ Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
+ Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
+ Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly courteouse and service oriented manner.
+ Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
+ Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
+ Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
+ Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
+ Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
+ Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
+ Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
+ Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
+ Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
+ Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
+ Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
+ Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
+ Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
+ Perform other duties as requested by management.
External Job Posting Title: Watch Engineer
Address1: 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024