ETA Microdraughtsman Apprenticeship
- Location
- GrenchenSolothurnSwitzerland
- 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 offers a 4-year apprenticeship in microdraughtsmanship (EFZ) in Grenchen, Switzerland, with the Swatch Group.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop proficiency in technical drawing and microdraughtsmanship under professional supervision
- Learn precision design techniques applicable to high-tech watchmaking
- Contribute to technical documentation and design work in the manufacturing process
- Complete theoretical coursework at vocational school as part of the dual-education model
- Master Swiss horological standards and technical specifications
Qualifications
- Passion for precision and technical design
- Strong mathematical and spatial reasoning abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work methodically in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Openness to structured apprenticeship training
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; candidates should demonstrate aptitude for precision technical work and design thinking.
Education
Completion of compulsory education (Swiss obligatory schooling) with strong foundational skills in mathematics and technical subjects. Basic technical drawing knowledge is advantageous.
Workplace
The role is situated 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.
About Cerulean
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