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Graduate Specialist Program Design Engineering

Vernon Hills, IL
Part Time

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Job Description

The Graduate Specialist Program Design Engineering is a full-time rotational development program designed for high-potential engineers who aspire to grow into future technical and managerial leaders within HydraForce, a Bosch company.Over the duration of the program, you will complete four strategically designed rotations that provide broad exposure across engineering and operations. This immersive experience builds deep technical expertise, cross-functional business acumen, and leadership readiness preparing you for a challenging specialist or project leadership role within Design Engineering upon successful completion.

Together, we lay the foundation for your long-term career success.

What You Can Expect

Structured Rotations

  • Four personalized rotations, including one at another Bosch facility within the U.S.
  • Exposure to diverse engineering disciplines such as:
    • Valve Design
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Product Resource Management (PRM)
    • Quality & Purchasing
  • Opportunity to understand the full product lifecycle from concept through serial production

Challenging & Impactful Work

  • Engage in meaningful technical and project-based assignments
  • Balance operational execution with strategic problem-solving
  • Take ownership of deliverables from day one

Executive Mentorship & Development

  • Dedicated mentor from upper management supporting your professional and personal growth
  • Peer onboarding partner from the current trainee cohort
  • Continuous feedback and development planning throughout the program

Global Networking

  • Connect with fellow Graduate Specialists and leaders across Bosch locations
  • Build a strong internal network across departments and business units

Flexible Start & Permanent Employment

  • Customized start date aligned with graduation timeline
  • Full-time employment from day one
  • Clear pathway into a long-term Design Engineering role

Responsibilities During the Program

As a Graduate Specialist Design Engineering, you will:

  • Assist in the development, testing, and validation of new hydraulic products
  • Solve complex design challenges by adapting and improving existing products
  • Interpret technical requirements and translate them into detailed designs for custom hydraulic manifold housings and valves
  • Develop and maintain accurate technical drawings and documentation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams to resolve product and process challenges
  • Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and daily operations
  • Support projects from concept through serial production launch
  • Demonstrate increasing ownership and leadership within project teams

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually

Job Type: Part Time

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Job ID: 255137541