SKF Global Graduate

Product Development and Engineering

Location: United States, Plymouth, MI

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About SKF: 

SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth.

As an SKF team member, you’ll join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Summary:

The Product Development and Engineering (PDE) NAM, part of Technologies development, plays a key role in establishing the SKF Vision “A world of reliable rotation”, by supporting the SKF Business Community in the management of Technical Product Information

SKF has been addressing climate issues for years. Now we have set ourselves new, ambitious goals. By 2030 all our production facilities all over the world will have net zero greenhouse gas emissions and by 2050 the aim is that we reach net zero through the full supply chain. Engineering plays an important part to make that happen.

From an engineering perspective, we work to identify the net zero enablers that will get us there.

How can we internalize sustainability into our R&D? 

How to develop an understanding of where we are today, research current and planned efforts by other manufacturers, and develop recommendations for SKF to implement to help us to achieve our carbon emissions goals.

As a Global Graduate at SKF you will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of industries, business functions and applications. Whether you want to make the world more sustainable, find innovative solutions for businesses or be at the forefront of technological change, SKF is the place for you!

SKF Offers:

• A PAID 18-month learning experience with permanent employment at?SKF USA.
• International and cross functional rotations based on your interests and company needs and by working on real projects.
• The opportunity to participate in, or manage, real projects in a global environment.
• Vast professional development and growth throughout the whole program.
• Extensive project management & leadership trainings and experiences.
• A solid professional network – both locally and globally.
• Assigned mentors supporting you throughout the whole program.
• Gatherings with lots of fun together with your Global Graduate colleagues.

Qualifications:

• An entrepreneurial and innovative mindset.
• You actively seek new perspectives and ideas as challenging the status quo comes naturally to you.
• Your intercultural experiences enable you to easily collaborate with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Willingness and flexibility to move between different functions.
• Effective communicator who prioritizes your own and other people’s growth and development.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, mechanical engineering preferred.
• Maximum 2 years of working experience after Bachelor’s degree.
• You are able to start on or before September 1st, 2023.
• Eligible to work in the US.
• International and cross culture experiences from working, studying, living, and/or traveling extensively abroad.
• Comprehensive communication skills in the English Language, both verbal and written. 

Share your multicultural and entrepreneurial experiences in a cover letter or highlighted within your resume. 

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Fluency in more than one language is a plus!
• Effective communicator who prioritizes your own and other people’s growth and development.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and innovative mind-set and experience.
• You actively seek new perspectives and ideas as challenging the status quo comes naturally to you.
• Your intercultural experiences enable you to easily collaborate with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Team player, interested in being an integral part of a high performing, diversified team.
• Approach obstacles as opportunities!
• Willingness and flexibility to move between different functions.

What You’ll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.


Work/Life Integration. SKF supports work /life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.


Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable, environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation. 


Best in Class Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more! 

Invest in your Future. Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Global Manager PD and Engineering
Location: United States, Plymouth, MI
Job ID: 17418

Pay $75250 per year

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