Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Target Program Dates: June 25th, 2026
Relocation: While local candidates are preferred, a temporary relocation package is available for Trainees residing more than 50 miles from the program location.
Req ID:27199
Lincoln Electric is looking for bright, driven engineering individuals to join ourEngineering Development Program designed to connect your academic foundation with real-world, hands-on experience. As a participant, you’ll Be the Linc between your education and a future in advanced manufacturing, innovation, and engineering leadership.
What Sets Us Apart
- LincPal Program: Get paired with a Lincoln Electric employee to guide your experience.
- Professional Development: Participate in workshops and leadership development opportunities that support your growth.
- Hands-On Training: Learn to weld in our state-of-the-art Welding Technology Center.
- Networking & Culture: Participate in program social events, team-building activities, and community service.
- Career Pathway: Explore advancement opportunities within the organization.
Lincoln Electric’s Engineering Development Program is the ideal entry point to the vast opportunities available to you at Lincoln Electric. Your experience within the core rotational assignments will help you gain in-depth knowledge about Lincoln Electric’s products and applications as well as puts you in position to follow any number of career paths, including research & development, operations, automation, manufacturing engineering, consumable engineering and more!
Join a12-month immersive engineering development program at our Euclid facility, featuring:
- Hands-on Welding Training – Develop practical welding skills through guided instruction, periodic skills assessments, and automation exposure.
- Six Sigma Certification – Gain foundational knowledge in process improvement and quality management.
- Core Rotational Assignments – Work on real business priorities across multiple departments.
- Personalized Development Track – Tailored to your interests and aligned with current business needs
- Machine or system design.
- Create detailed design specifications, manufacturing instructions, assembly drawings, and testing protocols.
- Testing of prototype equipment.
- Execute quality control processes to resolve production problems.
- Develop new consumables through applied research.
- Assist in the design and implementation of safety mechanisms and controls for industrial machinery.
- Currently pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering (or engineering technology) by June 2026
- Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship
- An engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Industrial, Material Science, Welding, Packaging, Metallurgy, Computer Science.
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Desire to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.