Day in the Life - Schaeffler Accelerated Leadership Program

Schaeffler’s Accelerated Leadership Program develops highly qualified engineers and business professionals through practical experience, mentorships and formal training. Candidates complete four six-month rotations based on the chosen career path, which takes place in a variety of Schaffler locations – including the possibility of international assignments.??

We asked a current aspiring leader, Sean Haggerty, to give us insights on what it is like to work within the Accelerated Leadership Program at Schaffler.?

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Schaeffler: What does a typical day look like as an R&D engineer within the Advanced Leadership Program at Schaeffler??

(Sean Haggerty SH): Every day is different for me in this exciting eMotor revolution. There is an urgency to each project, and my priorities are consistently changing. I often assess priorities and rearrange them as needed. Through personal experience and the leadership program I have touched on a lot of areas within engineering, like research, testing, designing, and meeting with suppliers and customers.?

What skills are you currently developing???

(SH): I began working in the automotive industry as a mechanic at age 17 and have been learning new skills ever since. I have my degree in mechanical engineering, which helps me understand those advanced mechanical devices we all know as cars. As an eMotor sensors engineer, I have advanced training and skills in electrical engineering, some of which Schaeffler has helped me acquire! I frequently use creativity when solving everyday challenges. When interacting with various partners, the ability to communicate complex technologies in a simplified manner is a crucial component of my work. I have even learned a little German to better collaborate with our teams across the world!?

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What is your favorite part about working in the Accelerated Leadership Program at Schaeffler??

(SH): The opportunities. I get to be driving part of the electric car revolution. Schaeffler has given me the opportunity to work in many locations and various areas of the business. I was even able to live and work for Schaeffler in Germany for one of my rotations (6 months). In comparison to working as a young mechanic, I’ve had the opportunity to learn so much more about the automotive industry. It is a very fulfilling learning experience.?

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What inspires you most??

(SH): The most inspiring part of my job is making a lasting and positive change to the world’s environment. Working at Schaeffler gives me an opportunity to do that today by developing tomorrow’s eMotors.?

To learn more about Schaeffler’s Accelerated Leadership Program please visit https://www.schaeffler.us/us/careers/opportunities-with-schaeffler/group-engineer-program/?