ETA Digital Business Developer Apprentice
- Location
- Grenchen Solothurn Switzerland
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- 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 division of the Swatch Group, seeks an apprentice to support digital transformation initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate will analyze business activities, processes, and products while developing solutions to optimize workflows and digital offerings. Serving as a bridge between IT and business functions, the apprentice will apply data analysis and business process knowledge to modernize operations and ICT systems for future readiness.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze business activities, processes, and products to identify optimization opportunities
- Develop and recommend solutions to streamline workflows and digital products
- Apply business process understanding and data analysis to enhance ICT systems
- Serve as liaison between IT and business departments
- Support digital transformation initiatives across the organization
Qualifications
- Completion of the highest level of compulsory education (Swiss equivalent: Sek E/P or Sek)
- Excellent performance in language subjects
- Team and communication skills
- Systems thinking and analytical mindset
- Quick learning ability
- Organizational aptitude
- Technical understanding
- Independence and reliability
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; apprenticeship-track position for secondary school graduates.
Education
Completion of the highest level of compulsory education (Kanton Solothurn: Sek E/P; Kanton Bern: Sek or equivalent). Strong performance in language subjects required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located 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.
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