ETA Polymechanic Apprentice
- Location
- Moutier Jura Switzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- 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, a cutting-edge high-tech manufacturer within the Swatch Group, seeks a motivated apprentice to join its precision manufacturing operations in Moutier. Over four years, the apprentice will develop proficiency in fabricating tools, components, and mechanical devices using both conventional and computer-controlled machinery, with particular application to horological production. The role encompasses CNC programming, equipment optimization, maintenance diagnostics, and small-batch precision manufacturing to exacting tolerances.
Role & Responsibilities
- Fabricate precision tools, components, and mechanical devices using conventional and CNC machinery
- Program and optimize computer-controlled equipment for production runs
- Produce small-batch and serial components with exacting precision standards
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical faults
- Maintain production quality and meet ambitious team-based output targets
- Adapt to flexible work schedules and evolving production requirements
Qualifications
- Upper secondary education (or equivalent) with strong grades in geometry, algebra, mathematics, and technical drawing
- Demonstrated interest in technical and complex mechanical tasks
- Meticulous attention to detail and precision in all work
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven manufacturing environment
Skills
Education
Upper secondary education or equivalent, with strong performance in geometry, algebra, mathematics, and technical drawing.
Workplace
The role is situated in Moutier, Jura, Switzerland — conveniently close to Bern.
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.
About Cerulean
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