ETA Apprenticeship in Polymechanics
- 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 in polymechanics, Fontainemelon: four-year CFC programme in precision manufacturing for Swatch Group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop proficiency in mechanical assembly and precision machining techniques
- Learn manufacturing processes for quartz and mechanical watch movements
- Execute assembly operations under supervision of certified trainers
- Maintain workplace safety and quality standards
- Progress through structured theoretical and practical training modules
- Contribute to production of Swatch and related timepieces
Qualifications
- Completion of compulsory education or equivalent
- Aptitude for technical and mechanical work
- Swiss apprenticeship diploma (CFC) upon successful completion of four-year programme
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; this is an entry-level apprenticeship programme for secondary school graduates.
Education
Swiss compulsory education (9 years) or equivalent qualification required at entry.
Workplace
This position is based in Fontainemelon, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Neuchâtel.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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