ETA Measurement Specialist / Metrologist
- Location
- Grenchen Solothurn Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 29, 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, part of the Swatch Group, seeks a Measurement Specialist/Metrologist to manage dimensional metrology and precision measurement systems within its manufacturing facility in Grenchen. The role encompasses instrument selection, measurement methodology definition, measurement program creation across Keyence, Hexagon, and Vertex platforms, and staff training on precision measurement equipment. The position contributes to process improvement initiatives and supports the establishment of formal measurement system analyses (MSA) and traceability protocols within Swiss-Made watch and component production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Select and qualify measurement instruments according to site requirements and ETA standards
- Establish and implement appropriate measurement methodologies and measurement positions
- Exercise decision authority in measurement processes and instrument selection
- Ensure integration of measurement tools into production workflows
- Define suitable measurement environments and conduct measurement system analyses (MSA)
- Guarantee traceability of all measurements throughout the production process
- Understand and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles in specifications
- Develop and maintain operational manuals for measurement equipment
- Train and support production staff on correct use of measurement devices
- Participate in continuous improvement of measurement processes
- Support resolution of formal quality non-conformance (FSTR) documentation
- Collaborate with the Metrology Competence Centre (MCC) on instrument evaluation and standardization
- Create and standardize measurement programs across Keyence, Hexagon, and Vertex systems
- Implement corrective measures to ensure product availability and quality
Qualifications
- Technical apprenticeship (EFZ) with specialized qualification as Metrologist
- Demonstrated proficiency in programming automated measurement systems
- Mastery of manual measurement instruments and techniques
- Competency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Capacity for innovation and creative process improvement
- Team collaboration skills
- Flexibility and adaptability to production demands
Skills
Experience
A minimum of five years of professional experience in precision manufacturing, metrology, or the watchmaking industry is required. Experience in horology and familiarity with watch component manufacturing is highly valued.
Education
Technical apprenticeship (EFZ) with specialized qualification as Metrologist. Additional training in precision measurement techniques and technical process management is expected.
Workplace
This position is based 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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