ETA Apprentice Electrician
- Location
- GrenchenSolothurnSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- 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 seeks apprentice electrician (EFZ) for four-year programme commencing 2027 in Switzerland's horological heartland.
Role & Responsibilities
- Complete structured electrical installation training modules over four years
- Assist with installation and maintenance of electrical systems within the manufacturing facility
- Develop practical competency in industrial electrical work
- Participate in classroom and on-the-job learning under the guidance of professional trainers
- Progress systematically toward EFZ (Federal Certificate of Competency) qualification
Qualifications
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent
- Swiss apprenticeship readiness
- Physical fitness for technical work
- Reliability and punctuality
- Ability to work as part of a team
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; candidates should possess a secondary school education and demonstrate aptitude for technical and practical work.
Education
Compulsory school completion or equivalent secondary education required.
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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