Accelerated Leadership Program – Research & Development

Job Description

Accelerated Leadership Development Program – Research & Development Path – Chassis Mechatronics | Schaeffler

The Tone:
This is a full-time leadership development program at Schaeffler, with the first rotation starting in Troy, MI, and subsequent rotations across North America (USA, Mexico, Canada) and potentially internationally. Schaeffler is a global technology company that partners with major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors. This program offers significant development opportunities to grow into a leader within the company, contributing to future innovations, specifically in the chassis mechatronics field. The company fosters an environment that values diverse ideas and perspectives to inspire creativity and drive innovation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Leadership Development Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Troy, MI

• Team: Research & Development Path – Chassis Mechatronics
• Mission: Develop future leaders with cross-departmental exposure and hands-on experience to contribute to Schaeffler’s R&D in chassis mechatronics.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Mentor Partnership: Partner with an experienced professional leader to develop best practices and evolve into a leader at Schaeffler.
• Knowledge Acquisition: Gain knowledge alongside experts in relevant and cross-functional departments through four six-month rotations.
• Training Model: Receive training based on the 70:20:10 model, emphasizing a mixture of hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal training.
• Leadership Development: Utilize leadership training and tools to develop essential leadership skills.
• Milestone Completion: Complete rotation development milestones to become equipped for a guaranteed permanent position upon graduation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or Engineering Technology. Career level: Entry-Level.
• Experience: At least two rotations of relevant co-ops or internships.
• Skills: Thorough understanding of engineering principles, excellent organization and communication skills, strong Microsoft Office skills, willingness to relocate every 6 months.
• Bonus: Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred, leadership experience or exposure preferred.