DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Your degree. Our on-site training. Make the connection.

Your degree. Our on-site training. Make the connection.

Your degree. Our on-site training. Make the connection.

Development Programs for Recent Graduates

Lincoln Electric offers an array of Development Programs designed to give recent college and university graduates the opportunity to gain practical experience in preparation for a career with our company. Choose your area of interest, and immerse yourself in a fast-paced, structured learning environment where you can build skills, gain contacts and establish your candidacy for upcoming roles. Our programs are available to all graduates who have completed their degrees within the past three years.

These programs are currently offered in the United States only.

Development Programs for Recent Graduates

Lincoln Electric offers an array of Development Programs designed to give recent college and university graduates the opportunity to gain practical experience in preparation for a career with our company. Choose your area of interest, and immerse yourself in a fast-paced, structured learning environment where you can build skills, gain contacts and establish your candidacy for upcoming roles. Our programs are available to all graduates who have completed their degrees within the past three years.

These programs are currently offered in the United States only.

Customer Solutions and Technical Sales Development Program

Prepare to join our world-class sales organization with extensive training on our products, applications and business lines and access to leading-edge equipment and technologies.

Program details:

  • Seven months in duration
  • Program is geared toward those seeking career paths in Sales Management, Product Management, Marketing and Operations, in addition to core Engineering-related opportunities
  • Participants gain experience with customer interaction, problem solving and solution sales, among other skills
  • Program graduates are placed into one of Lincoln Electric’s sales offices, located in major cities throughout the U.S.
  • International assignments may also be available based on business needs and graduate interest in relocation
  • Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or a science-based discipline

Customer Solutions and Technical Sales Development Program

Prepare to join our world-class sales organization with extensive training on our products, applications and business lines and access to leading-edge equipment and technologies.

Program details:

  • Seven months in duration
  • Program is geared toward those seeking career paths in Sales Management, Product Management, Marketing and Operations, in addition to core Engineering-related opportunities
  • Participants gain experience with customer interaction, problem solving and solution sales, among other skills
  • Program graduates are placed into one of Lincoln Electric’s sales offices, located in major cities throughout the U.S.
  • International assignments may also be available based on business needs and graduate interest in relocation
  • Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or a science-based discipline

Engineering and Operations Development Program

Gain first-hand experience across a wide range of engineering and operations disciplines, participate in projects that advance our business goals, and obtain guidance from a dedicated Peer and/or Mentor.

Program details:

  • Program is geared toward those seeking career paths in Research and Development, Operations, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Consumable Engineering and Application Engineering, among others
  • Participants gain experience with engineering and operations disciplines
  • Program graduates are assigned to teams based upon engineering discipline and business needs
  • Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with one of the following disciplines: Computer, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, Metallurgy or Material Science

Engineering and Operations Development Program

Gain first-hand experience across a wide range of engineering and operations disciplines, participate in projects that advance our business goals, and obtain guidance from a dedicated Peer and/or Mentor.

Program details:

  • Program is geared toward those seeking career paths in Research and Development, Operations, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Consumable Engineering and Application Engineering, among others
  • Participants gain experience with engineering and operations disciplines
  • Program graduates are assigned to teams based upon engineering discipline and business needs
  • Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with one of the following disciplines: Computer, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Welding, Metallurgy or Material Science

Finance Development Program

Obtain in-depth knowledge about Lincoln Electric’s Finance organization with a rotation through each of our related departments.

Program details:

  • Twenty-four months in duration
  • Program is geared toward those seeking career paths in Corporate Finance, Compliance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Corporate Tax, Payroll, and Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Participants rotate through departments including General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting and Risk Management
  • Program graduates are assigned to teams in Corporate Finance, Compliance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Corporate Tax, Payroll, and Accounts Payable/Receivable, among others
  • Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting or a related discipline; CPA preferred

Finance Development Program

Obtain in-depth knowledge about Lincoln Electric’s Finance organization with a rotation through each of our related departments.

Program details:

  • Twenty-four months in duration
  • Program is geared toward those seeking career paths in Corporate Finance, Compliance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Corporate Tax, Payroll, and Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Participants rotate through departments including General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting and Risk Management
  • Program graduates are assigned to teams in Corporate Finance, Compliance, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, Corporate Tax, Payroll, and Accounts Payable/Receivable, among others
  • Pre-requisite: Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting or a related discipline; CPA preferred

Product Management Development Program

Prepare for a dynamic career in our marketing organization with extensive training on our products, applications and business lines and access to leading-edge equipment and technologies.

Program details:

  • Seven months in duration
  • Program is geared toward those seeking career paths in Portfolio Management, Marketing and Communications, in addition to core Engineering-related opportunities
  • Participants gain experience with marketing our portfolio of products
  • Program graduates are assigned to a Product Management team, working under the direction of a Portfolio Manager
  • Pre-requisite: Bachelor degree in Engineering, Marketing or related business field

Product Management Development Program

Prepare for a dynamic career in our marketing organization with extensive training on our products, applications and business lines and access to leading-edge equipment and technologies.

Program details:

  • Seven months in duration
  • Program is geared toward those seeking career paths in Portfolio Management, Marketing and Communications, in addition to core Engineering-related opportunities
  • Participants gain experience with marketing our portfolio of products
  • Program graduates are assigned to a Product Management team, working under the direction of a Portfolio Manager
  • Pre-requisite: Bachelor degree in Engineering, Marketing or related business field

Lincoln Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Lincoln Electric is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEO is the Law | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Assistance Required?

Lincoln Electric is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and need special assistance in the use of Lincoln’s online application system, please email Careers@LincolnElectric.com. Please indicate the specific assistance needed. This option is reserved for the use of individuals with disabilities only.

Assistance Required?

Lincoln Electric is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and need special assistance in the use of Lincoln’s online application system, please email Careers@LincolnElectric.com. Please indicate the specific assistance needed. This option is reserved for the use of individuals with disabilities only.