ETA Measurement Specialist

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define measurement methods and appropriate gauge setups for watch components and horological production
• Ensure integration of measurement instruments into production workflows and validate measurement capability (MSA)
• Guarantee measurement traceability and support FSTR documentation requirements
• Establish and standardize measurement programs on Keyence, Hexagon, and Vertex platforms
• Train and support production collaborators on measurement equipment operation and best practices
• Analyze errors related to measurement programs and provide technical problem-solving for non-standard issues
• Order and maintain calibration tools (plug gauges, ring gauges, etc.) and integrate new tools into the GMS database
• Participate in continuous improvement of measurement processes and contribute technical expertise to quality assurance initiatives

Qualifications

• Advanced technical qualification (technical school, ES, BTS, or equivalent)
• Quality assurance certification (TQ1); metrology specialization is an asset
• Confirmed experience of at least 5 years in an industrial environment, ideally in the watchmaking sector
• Expert proficiency with both automatic and manual measurement equipment
• Strong knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Proficiency with standard IT tools, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Skills

Experience

Confirmed experience of at least 5 years in an industrial manufacturing environment, with demonstrated expertise in measurement systems, quality control processes, and ideally within the watchmaking or precision mechanical sectors.

Education

Advanced technical qualification such as a technical school diploma, ES (École Supérieure), BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur), or equivalent certification. Quality assurance certification (TQ1) is required; specialization in metrology is advantageous.

Workplace

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities; internal mobility and career advancement prospects; 5–6 weeks annual paid leave depending on age and position; 40-hour work week per collective labour agreement; attractive compensation and comprehensive social benefits; parental leave (3 weeks for fathers, up to 19 weeks for mothers); on-site company restaurant; employee discounts on Swatch Group products and partner offerings; sports activities and corporate events; health insurance cost-sharing program.

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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