ETA Production Mechanic (Apprenticeship)
- 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 Manufacture seeks Production Mechanic Apprentice (3-year CFC program) in Fontainemelon, Switzerland. Join the Swatch Group's innovation hub.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical and quartz watch movements according to technical specifications and quality standards
- Operate precision production machinery and equipment under supervision
- Perform quality control checks and contribute to continuous improvement processes
- Maintain workstations and production tools in accordance with workplace safety protocols
- Document production activities and adhere to manufacturing documentation requirements
Qualifications
- Completion of mandatory Swiss secondary education (obligatory schooling through lower secondary level)
- Strong aptitude for mechanical and technical work
- Ability to work with precision and attention to detail
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
Skills
Education
Secondary education completed (compulsory education in Switzerland)
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Fontainemelon, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, with easy access to Neuchâtel.
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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