Engineering Rotational Development Program

You are the next generation of innovators.

As a participant in our Engineering Rotational Development Program, you are part of a community of more than 10,000 technical professionals around the globe. You will work with the best in the business as an engineer developing products and solutions.

During the program, you will have the opportunity to build your network through participation in professional summits, employee resource groups as well as work in challenging rotations in innovative and collaborative work environments to grow and develop your career. Wherever your passion lies—chemical, electrical, material, mechanical, metallurgical and more—you’ll find a home here. We hire engineers from all disciplines, specifically seeking:

  • Intelligent, hands-on problem solvers
  • Good communicators who can articulate complex ideas
  • Go-getters willing to get involved and take the initiative
  • Innovators with a passion for new ideas and continuous improvement
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Engineering Rotational Development Program

Dream it. Design it. Bring it to life.

The Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) - Product Development track includes design, validation, simulation and product support engineers working in research and development, new product introduction and continuous improvement. Over 12 to 18 months, you will rotate between assignments that will grow and develop your career.

During the program, you will foster your technical and leadership skills through integrated foundational training, as well as coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. When you complete your last rotation, you will return to your hiring organization for a three to five-year assignment.

We look for engineers who have:

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (no rounding)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in (but not limited to): Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering (fluid dynamics or structural focus), Agricultural Engineering (powertrain focus), Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering
  • Passion for leadership and technology
  • Strong communication skills

Build what matters – and make it better.

You are key to making our yellow iron -- and all the materials that go with it – better. The Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) - Metallurgical track focuses on materials, technologies and processes related to metallic/ceramic components, fabrications and assemblies. You will work with teams in research and development, product engineering, manufacturing and supplier development to create improvements and solutions.

During the program, you will rotate through assignments that will grow and develop your career. First, you will spend 18 months in product engineering, with work in failure analysis, research or development. You will then spend another 18 months in process engineering, with work in heat treating, casting, coatings, and supplier development. Once you complete the program, we will place you in an assignment at one of our facilities across the U.S.

We look for engineers who have:

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (no rounding)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Material Science & Engineering
  • Strong communication skills
  • Willingness to relocate
Metallurgical Engineering track Informational brochure

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Ashley, a current participant in the LTDP - Metallurgical Engineering track, talks about her experiences in the program.

Ashley, a current participant in the LTDP - Metallurgical Engineering track, talks about her experiences in the program.

Connecting all the pieces – in the facility or out in the field

Welding is key to manufacturing our products, and we need the best minds to succeed. The Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) – Welding track focuses on design, failure analysis, manufacturing support, automation, quality control, research and development, purchasing, remanufacturing, and product support.

During the program, you will rotate through three one-year assignments that will grow and develop your career. Rotation assignments can include research and development, design and analysis, structural testing, automation, facility welding engineering, operations supervision, purchasing, and specifications and standards. Once you complete the program, we will place you in an assignment at one of our facilities across the U.S.

We look for engineers who have:

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (no rounding)
  • Bachelor's degree in (preferred, but not limited to): Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and Materials Science
  • Hands-on experience or knowledge of welding processes
  • Willingness to relocate
Welding Engineering track Informational Brochure

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Tom, a current participant in the LTDP - Welding Engineering track, talks about his experiences in the program.

Tom, a current participant in the LTDP - Welding Engineering track, talks about his experiences in the program.
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