Engineering Development Program

The Next Generation of Problem Solvers

Wieland, like many other companies in heavy manufacturing sectors, faces a challenge in hiring and retaining qualified new graduate engineers to keep pace with employee retirement and turnover within the industry.

As a global leader, Wieland has decided to take action and make the commitment to invest significantly in the growth of the future generation of industry leaders through our comprehensive engineering development program.

What makes us special?

Our products, services, and technologies provide sustainable and innovative solutions to today‘s global challenges such as climate change, digitalization, and resource conservation.

We listen closely and work collaboratively with our customers to develop solutions for automotive, aerospace, refrigeration, air conditioning, and many other industries.

Are you the right fit?

Engineering disciplines
Wieland North America is searching for the next generation of problem solvers in the following fields: mechanical, electrical, materials science, metallurgical, industrial, and chemical.

Future career roles

Plant Engineer
Maintenance Engineer
Process Engineer
Metallurgical Engineer
Quality Engineer

Practical experience
Throughout the engineering development program, you will connect with a variety of leaders within Wieland and learn through practical experience. We are looking for engineers of all disciplines to innovate new solutions for sustainable operations; to design, build, and commission such solutions, and then to optimize and maintain them over their lifetime.

Who is Wieland?

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200 year-old family-owned business focused on thriving for the next 200
Copper and copper alloy producer: we recycle, cast, roll, extrude, and distribute copper and other metals
Over 9,000 employees worldwide
Global headquarters in Ulm, Germany
North American headquarters in Louisville, KY
Sustainability-focused

Rotational Program - Cohort 1

If selected, you will participate in a two-year rotational program to receive broad, yet in-depth, hands-on training in Wieland operations and culture. The rotational program will include shorter stints at our headquarters in Louisville, KY (North America) and Ulm, Germany (Global) followed by longer stints at various Wieland North America Business Unit (BU) sites where you will engage in specialized education and training.

Selection process and timeline

September 2023

Recruiting process begins on-site at various college campuses
Initial interview with the EDP Director and Wieland Talent Acquisition team on campus for top candidates
If selected to advance, follow-up interviews will occur with operations/engineering leaders/managers virtually or in-person
Interviews and offers will occur on a rolling basis until we reach our target of 20 qualified candidates
Cohort will likely begin in late June 2024, following all graduations

June 2024

Two weeks at our North American HQ in Louisville, KY
Focus on core curriculum
Tour new Recycling and Refining Center in Shelbyville, KY

July 2024

6-8 weeks at our Global HQ in Ulm, Germany
Focus on specific curriculum
Tour BU sites and facilities in Ulm and Vöhringen, Germany

September 2024

9-12 months at your assigned primary site
Hands-on project work for practical experience

August 2025

One week in-between primary and secondary site to regroup the cohort for additional training

September 2025

6-9 months at your assigned secondary site
Hands-on project work for practical experience

Curriculum Overview

The EDP will feature a core curriculum for every member of the cohort plus a focused curriculum for your specialized field. The focused curriculum will feature cross-pollination to provide exposure within other fields to fully understand the breadth and depth of Wieland operations and the heavy manufacturing industry.

Core Curriculum

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