ETA Apprentice Polymechanic
- Location
- Moutier Jura Switzerland
- Employment
- Apprenticeship
- 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, a high-tech manufacturing subsidiary of the Swatch Group, seeks a motivated apprentice polymechanic to develop skills in precision tooling and mechanical production. Over three years, the apprentice will fabricate tools, components, and devices whilst operating both conventional and computer-controlled machinery, performing CNC programming and optimization, and conducting equipment maintenance and diagnostics for watchmaking and precision mechanical products.
Role & Responsibilities
- Fabricate precision tools, components, and mechanical devices for horological and general industrial applications
- Operate and program both conventional and CNC-controlled machinery for small-batch and serial production
- Optimize machine performance through parameter adjustment and continuous improvement
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment
- Diagnose and troubleshoot machinery faults and malfunctions
- Maintain strict quality control and precision standards throughout all manufacturing processes
- Collaborate with production teams to meet ambitious output targets
Qualifications
- Secondary-level education or middle degree with strong grades in geometry, algebra, calculation, and technical drawing
- Swiss apprenticeship eligibility or equivalent qualification
- Strong practical and technical aptitude
- Meticulous attention to detail and precision work standards
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; candidates should demonstrate strong aptitude for hands-on technical work and a commitment to mastery of precision mechanical production.
Education
Swiss secondary school certificate (Certificat de fin de scolarité) or equivalent, with demonstrated competency in geometry, algebra, mathematics, and technical drawing.
Workplace
The role is situated in Moutier, Jura, Switzerland — conveniently close to Bern.
Benefits
Professional mentorship from experienced trainers throughout the three-year apprenticeship; comprehensive training in modern manufacturing technologies and precision engineering practices; exposure to the Swatch Group's global operations and innovation ecosystem.
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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