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GTD Graduate Programme Trainee

You may know SKF as the world leading supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business. In addition, we are one of the leading players in seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems and services, which include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. The inherent skills and competence of our around 47 000 employees help us to fulfill our objective of creating more intelligent, sustainable and innovative customer solutions. SKF is a truly global company with presence in more than 130 countries, serving an extensive range of industries and customers worldwide. SKF Group Technology Development (GTD) drives research and development through two main research centres (Process development in Sweden, and Product development in The Netherlands) and global technical centres (India and China) for the SKF Group.

The Graduate Programme of SKF Group Technology Development (GTD) aims to attract high potential candidates to join the SKF GTD talent pool, to proactively increase future management and specialist capacity for SKF and to speed up competence-building in our R&D area. The target candidates for this program are graduates with a master’s or doctorate’s degree.  

We are now looking for:

Shanghai, China:       PhD in Manufacturing/Mechanical engineering with major in Automation/resetting (two graduates)

Training programme details

The graduates selected for these positions will go through a 16 months trainee period. The programme includes a combination of intensive training, projects and factory practice. You will rotate through several GTD units or SKF business units and a factory. This means that you will work abroad on multiple short term assignments. You will receive also continuing coaching on the job. 

Job Responsibilities

• To learn about SKF and our way of working

• To participate in training programs to develop your SKF knowledge

• To set up and develop a network in your competence area

• To participate in projects within the different GTD units or other SKF business units 

Job Requirements

• Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy with a major shown above

• Graduated in 2013 or at the latest, June 2014

• Highly driven person who enjoys taking on responsibility

• Ability to work independently, as well as in teams

• Excellent communication skills. Being fluent in English is a prerequisite

• Creative mind set and innovative attitude

• Strong analytical skills

• Enjoy working in an international environment with the team spread globally  

Interested?

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please click the link to apply.