ETA Automated Machine Operator Apprentice
- Location
- BoncourtJuraSwitzerland
- 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 CFC Automated Machine Operator program in Boncourt, Jura, Switzerland with professional manufacturing training.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate computerized and automated machinery for precision watch component manufacturing
- Monitor machine performance and product quality throughout production cycles
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on assigned equipment
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation
- Adhere to safety protocols and workplace standards
- Collaborate with experienced technicians and production teams
Qualifications
- Completion of compulsory education (minimum Swiss secondary school level)
- Aptitude for technical and mechanical work
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision
- Reliability and professional conduct
- Ability to work in a structured, regulated manufacturing environment
Skills
Experience
No prior experience required; candidates should demonstrate interest in technical manufacturing and mechanical systems.
Education
Compulsory Swiss education completed; CFC qualification will be earned through this apprenticeship program.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Boncourt, Jura, Switzerland, with easy access to Basel.
Benefits
Professional training and mentorship from certified trainers; structured apprenticeship leading to Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC); exposure to cutting-edge watch manufacturing technologies within a globally recognized luxury watchmaker.
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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