ETA Watchmaking Apprentice – Production
- Location
- VilleretJuraSwitzerland
- 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 seeks production watchmaking apprentice in Villeret, Switzerland. Three-year CFC program combining manufacturing training with technical education.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop technical competencies in mechanical and quartz movement assembly and production under professional supervision
- Participate in precision manufacturing processes across ETA's horological production lines
- Complete structured on-the-job training complemented by classroom instruction toward CFC qualification
- Apply horological principles and techniques to produce components and finished watch movements to specification
Qualifications
- Swiss compulsory education completion or equivalent qualification
- Strong aptitude for precision work and attention to detail
- Demonstrated interest in horological manufacturing and watchmaking craftsmanship
- Ability to work systematically and follow technical instructions
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; entry-level apprenticeship position.
Education
Completion of Swiss compulsory education or internationally recognized equivalent; secondary school certification preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Villeret, Jura, Switzerland — conveniently close to Bern.
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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