Accelerated Leadership Program - Research & Development - AI R&D Enablement

Schaeffler • Wooster, OH

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accelerated Leadership Development Program is a two-year, high-potential development experience comprised of four six-month rotations that provide cross-departmental exposure and leadership development. Each rotation may be located at any of our facilities throughout the North American Region (USA, Mexico, and Canada), with the possibility of additional international rotations. The first rotation will begin in Wooster, Ohio. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are guaranteed a permanent position in Wooster, Ohio as an Engineer for AI R&D Enablement. This Research & Development career path is designed for candidates who are interested in applying AI to R&D and production challenges, improving R&D efficiency, and supporting innovation through prompt engineering, computer engineering, and AI-enabled workflow optimization. This role is likely better suited to candidates with a computer engineering or related background.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience with prompt engineering, AI workflow development, or automation
• Interest in applying AI to R&D enablement and production support
• At least two rotations of relevant co-ops or internships
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred
• Strong background in machine learning and the utilization of AI in engineering
• Exposure to FEA/CFD/process simulations with commercial CAD and simulation tools
• Leadership experience or exposure preferred
• Strong understanding of engineering principles
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to relocate every six months

Nice To Haves

• ambitious, creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about leadership and professional growth

Responsibilities

• Partner with a mentor who is an experienced professional leader to develop best practices and evolve into a leader at Schaeffler
• Gain knowledge alongside experts in relevant and cross-functional departments
• Support simulation workflow optimization through scripting and AI
• Investigate the creation of custom AI agents and simulation inferencing through model training using tools such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
• Assist with post-processing of results for report automation
• Apply AI methods to help improve production support and reduce R&D inefficiencies
• Participate in training based on the 70:20:10 model, emphasizing hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal training
• Complete leadership training and use tools to develop leadership skills
• Complete rotation development milestones
• Become equipped for the guaranteed position upon graduation

Benefits

• 15 Days' Vacation, plus Wellness days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K Match Up To 6%
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Company Housing during domestic and international rotations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level