Omega Watchmaking Apprentice – Production
- Location
- BielBernSwitzerland
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About Omega
Omega is one of Switzerland’s most distinguished watchmakers, celebrated since 1848 for precision, innovation, and an enduring spirit of exploration. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where horological heritage meets advanced engineering, design excellence, and global storytelling. Its teams contribute to iconic timepieces associated with space exploration, ocean discovery, elite sport, and timeless elegance, while upholding the exacting standards of Swiss craftsmanship. Omega values expertise, curiosity, and collaboration, providing professionals with opportunities to grow within an international luxury house that combines technical mastery with cultural prestige and a forward-looking commitment to quality, sustainability, and performance.
Omega apprenticeship in watchmaking production (EFZ) in Biel, Switzerland – three-year programme starting August 2027.
Role & Responsibilities
- Acquire technical competencies in watchmaking production under the EFZ (Eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis) apprenticeship framework
- Operate precision machinery and hand-finishing tools under supervision
- Participate in assembly, regulation, and quality control of mechanical watch components
- Contribute to manufacturing workflows that uphold Omega's standards of precision and craftsmanship
Qualifications
- Completion of obligatory Swiss compulsory education (minimum 9 years)
- Valid work permit or Swiss citizenship
- Manual dexterity and strong spatial reasoning
- Proficiency in German (written and spoken) or equivalent
Skills
Experience
No prior professional experience required; candidates transitioning from secondary education are encouraged to apply.
Education
Swiss compulsory school certificate (Sekundarschule or equivalent); no post-secondary qualification required for entry.
Workplace
The role is situated in Biel, Bern, Switzerland.
Culture
Omega fosters a culture rooted in precision, innovation, and Swiss watchmaking excellence, where employees contribute to a legacy of technical mastery and iconic design. As an employer, the brand values collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, offering a refined environment shaped by heritage, performance, and a forward-looking spirit.
About Cerulean
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