ETA Apprentice Design Engineer
- Location
- GrenchenSolothurnSwitzerland
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About ETA
ETA is a benchmark of Swiss horological expertise, renowned for designing and producing precision movements that power many of the world’s most respected watches. As part of the Swatch Group, the manufacture combines industrial excellence, technical innovation, and a deep respect for traditional watchmaking savoir-faire. As an employer, ETA offers a highly specialized environment where engineers, micromechanics, technicians, and operational talents contribute to products defined by reliability, accuracy, and refinement. The company values discipline, craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and collaborative expertise, providing careers at the heart of Switzerland’s watchmaking ecosystem and the future of mechanical and quartz movement technology.
ETA SA, Grenchen: Apprentice Design Engineer (EFZ, 4 years) starting 2027 in Swiss precision watch manufacturing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Participate in the design and development of mechanical and quartz watch movements under the guidance of senior engineers
- Acquire practical skills in technical drawing, CAD systems, and precision engineering applicable to horology
- Contribute to product development projects within the manufacturing workflow
- Engage in structured training modules covering theoretical knowledge and hands-on application
- Collaborate with mentoring professionals (Berufsbildner) throughout the apprenticeship
Qualifications
- Completion of compulsory schooling (mandatory nine-year education cycle in Switzerland)
- Strong aptitude for technical and scientific subjects
- Demonstrated interest in mechanical engineering, horology, or precision manufacturing
- Manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Ability to work methodically and follow technical specifications
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; training is designed for school leavers entering vocational education.
Education
Completion of mandatory Swiss compulsory schooling (Volksschule/Scolarité obligatoire). Secondary school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland.
Culture
ETA offers a workplace culture rooted in Swiss precision, technical mastery, and continuous innovation within the watchmaking industry. As an employer, it fosters collaboration between engineers, artisans, and production specialists, valuing reliability, quality, and the transmission of specialized expertise across generations.
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