ETA Apprentice Watchmaker – Production
- Location
- GrenchenSolothurnSwitzerland
- 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 apprenticeship: 3-year Watchmaker Production training in Grenchen, Switzerland with Swatch Group's premier manufacture.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical and quartz watch movements under professional guidance
- Operate precision manufacturing equipment and tools
- Maintain quality standards in watch component production
- Participate in hands-on training sessions delivered by certified instructors
- Support the production workflow in the assembly department
Qualifications
- Completion of mandatory schooling (lower secondary education or equivalent)
- Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Interest in precision mechanics and horology
- Ability to work methodically and follow technical instructions
- Commitment to professional development in watchmaking
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; keen interest in watchmaking and mechanical production is essential.
Education
Completion of mandatory schooling (Swiss lower secondary education or equivalent international qualification).
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.
About Cerulean
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