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Junior Managers Program (Trainee) - Start your Leadership Journey in R&D Powertrain Solutions & Home Comfort

Gerlingen, BW, deFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

A 12-24 month rotational leadership development program for master's graduates to lead R&D projects in automotive control units or smart home systems.

Role type

Junior Manager Trainee (R&D)

Builds

Automotive control units and smart home IoT/mechatronic systems

Domain

Automotive & Smart Home Technology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Hardware systems engineering, Embedded software development, IoT architecture, Data science, Circuit design, PCB layout, Simulation & verification, Project management, Cross-functional team leadership, Strategic roadmap planning, Technical feasibility analysis

Preferred skills

International experience, Agile methodology, Emotional intelligence, Rapid learning capability

Technologies

Matlab, Python, C, Cloud architectures, AI, Embedded systems

Responsibilities

Design hardware value chains for automotive control units, Develop software and IoT solutions for smart homes, Coordinate interdisciplinary international teams, Manage interfaces with manufacturing and customers, Lead complex technological projects, Derive R&D roadmaps from market requirements

Seniority

Junior, Trainee