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Seeking applicants: ETA is recruiting for 19 open positions globally.

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Polymechanic — EDM (Erosion) Operator

Grenchen, Switzerland •Mid-Level •Part-Time

ETA SA (Swatch Group) in Grenchen, Switzerland seeks a Polymechanic — EDM (80–100% onsite). Skilled EDM operator for toolmaking and mould maintenance.

Apr 30, 2026

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Electroplating Apprentice (CFC)

Fontainemelon, Switzerland •Intern •Internship

ETA SA (Swatch Group) in Fontainemelon, Switzerland seeks an Electroplating Apprentice (CFC) — a 3-year vocational apprenticeship in watch-component surface finishing.

Apr 29, 2026

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Polymechanic Apprentice (CFC) — 4‑year apprenticeship

Fontainemelon, Switzerland •Intern •Internship

ETA SA (Swatch Group) in Fontainemelon, Switzerland seeks a Polymechanic Apprentice (CFC) — 4‑year apprenticeship starting 2026.

Apr 29, 2026

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Production Mechanic Apprentice (CFC) — 3-year apprenticeship

Fontainemelon, Switzerland •Intern •Internship

ETA SA (Swatch Group) seeks a Production Mechanic Apprentice (CFC) — 3‑year apprenticeship in Fontainemelon, Switzerland.

Apr 29, 2026

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Plastics Technologist — Machine Set-up Technician

Grenchen, Switzerland •Mid-Level •Other

ETA SA (Swatch Group) — Grenchen: Plastics Technologist / Machine Set-up Technician (on site) for precision watch component production.

Apr 16, 2026

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Mobile Robotics Intern (Watch Manufacturing)

Grenchen, Switzerland •Intern •Internship

ETA SA (Swatch Group) in Grenchen seeks a Mobile Robotics Intern to support automation in watch production — on-site, approx. 5 months.

Mar 19, 2026

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Mobile Robotics & Production Robots Intern

Grenchen, Switzerland •Intern •Internship

ETA (Swatch Group) — Grenchen, Switzerland: Mobile Robotics & Production Robots Intern (5‑month on‑site internship).

Mar 19, 2026

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Polymechanic — EDM (Erosion) Specialist

Grenchen, Switzerland •Mid-Level •Part-Time

ETA SA (Grenchen) seeks a Polymechanic — EDM (Erosion) Specialist (80–100%) to join the Tooling department on‑site.

Mar 18, 2026

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Plastics Technologist / Machine Setter (green-part production)

Grenchen, Switzerland •Mid-Level •Full-Time

ETA SA (Swatch Group) in Grenchen seeks a Plastics Technologist / Machine Setter for green-part production. On-site role in precision watch-component manufacturing.

Mar 18, 2026

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ICT Apprenticeship Coordinator & Project Engineer

Grenchen, Switzerland •Manager •Full-Time

ETA SA (Swatch Group) in Grenchen seeks an ICT Apprenticeship Coordinator & Project Engineer (on‑site) to lead ICT vocational training and support digital projects.

Mar 17, 2026

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Mobile Robotics Intern

Grenchen, Switzerland •Intern •Internship

ETA SA (Swatch Group) — Mobile Robotics Intern in Grenchen, Switzerland. 5‑month on‑site internship in the Automation department.

Mar 16, 2026

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Automotive Painter

Grenchen, Switzerland •Mid-Level •Part-Time

ETA SA (Swatch Group) — Grenchen, Switzerland seeks an Automotive Painter (on-site, 80–100%) to deliver precision surface coatings for Swiss-made products.

Mar 12, 2026

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Must-know ETA Facts

All applicants ought to know these basics about ETA before applying or interviewing for any role.

I. ETA, founded in 1856 and now a cornerstone of the Swatch Group, is one of Swiss watchmaking’s most influential movement makers, supplying calibres that have powered generations of the industry.
II. For job seekers, ETA stands out as a behind-the-scenes engineering brand where careers often center on industrialization, micro-mechanics, precision manufacturing, and large-scale movement production rather than consumer-facing retail.
III. ETA has historically supplied movements to numerous watch houses across Swiss horology, so working there offers exposure to the technical backbone that supports brands ranging from accessible names to prestige players like Longines, Hamilton, and Tissot.
IV. The company is especially known for robust, widely used automatic and quartz calibres such as the 2824, Valjoux 7750, and Powermatic-related architectures, making it a compelling employer for candidates interested in movements with real industry reach.
V. Because ETA operates at the intersection of R&D, component manufacturing, and industrial assembly, employees often gain experience that is highly transferable across adjacent specialist firms like Nivarox, Comadur, and Universo.
VI. ETA’s strategic importance within Swiss watchmaking means its work is closely tied to questions of supply, innovation, and regulation, giving careers there an unusually broad view of how the modern watch industry functions.

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