- Location
- Schild Rust-Strasse 17 (View map)2540 GrenchenSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Oct 19, 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.
The CAD Drafter manages ETA SA’s building and property plans across Switzerland, maintains safety plans, supports construction project managers and oversees space management and monthly internal chargeback reporting. The role requires architectural drafting training, at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, ArchiCAD knowledge and BIM experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage all building, site and property plans for ETA SA across Switzerland.
- Draft and maintain safety-related plans, including fire protection, fire service and escape route plans.
- Provide technical support to project managers in planning and delivering construction projects.
- Ensure efficient space management across ETA SA in Switzerland and prepare monthly reports for Controlling for internal chargebacks.
Qualifications
- Completed vocational training as a Draftsperson EFZ specialising in architecture; additional training in BIM is an advantage.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in CAD, architecture and building construction.
- Good knowledge of ArchiCAD.
- Experience applying BIM methods to support efficient planning and execution.
- Interest in new topics emerging from digitalisation.
- Motivated, assertive in conflict situations and strong in communication.
- Accurate, precise and structured working style.
- High sense of responsibility and conscientiousness.
- Fluent German, written and spoken, and knowledge of French.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years of professional experience in CAD, architecture and building construction.
Education
Completed vocational training as a Draftsperson EFZ specialising in architecture; additional training in BIM is an advantage.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Grenchen, Solothurn, Switzerland.
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Benefits
Further training opportunities; internal mobility with attractive career prospects; five or six weeks of annual leave depending on age and/or role; a 40-hour workweek under the collective labour agreement; attractive pay policy and social benefits; three weeks of parental leave for fathers and up to 19 weeks for mothers; company restaurant; discounts on Swatch Group and partner-company products; sports activities and company events; contribution towards health insurance.
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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