Graduate Specialist Program - Design Engineering
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design
- Graduation date: 2025 / May 2026 or recent graduate (within 3 years)
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Internship or co-op experience within engineering or manufacturing environments
- Exposure to product design, manufacturing processes, or hydraulic systems preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Demonstrated initiative and intellectual curiosity
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges
- Willingness to travel domestically during rotations
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Full-time employment from day one
- Clear pathway into a long-term Design Engineering role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
