Bosch’s Professional Development Trainee Program (PDT) will systematically prepare the individual for future professional and leadership positions through cross divisional and/or functional rotations.  Each trainee will be assigned a mentor to provide professional coaching and career guidance.  Trainees will also participate in formal and social Bosch networking events.  In addition to challenging assignments and hands-on work experience, the program will include business acumen and professional development courses and seminars.  The program duration is no longer than 2 years, with 3-4 rotations lasting no longer than 6 months.  Actual work locations (U.S. or overseas) will vary based on the organizational need of the division or functional area.  

Program Structure:

• Through challenging work assignments and special projects, each trainee will have the opportunity to demonstrate their competency in the following areas:
  • Analytical skills/problem solving
  • Creativity/innovation
  • Customer focus
  • Flexibility/adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Technical competence
• Cross divisional or functional rotations
• International rotation is optional for Bachelors candidates, based on divisional or functional needs
• International rotation is required for Masters candidates
• During the program, an assigned mentor will offer advice on professional and personal development
• Targeted training and seminars will supplement your professional and personal development
• We value the active exchange of experiences and networking with other trainee program participants

Basic Program Qualifications: 

•  Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree (as noted below) received within the last 36 months in at least one of the following majors:
• Electrical Engineering (Bachelors or Masters)
• Mechanical Engineering (Bachelors or Masters)
• Finance (Bachelors & Masters)
• Accounting (Bachelors, Masters/MBA or CPA)
• 3.0 GPA minimum (no rounding)
• Maximum of 3 years or less of work experience
• Minimum of one completed internship or co-op experience related to field of study
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be geographically mobile
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, indefinitely

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