Engineering Development Program 2026 (Mason, OH)

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: Mason, OH
Target Program Dates: June 25th, 2026
Relocation: While local candidates are preferred, a relocation package is available for those residing more than 50 miles from the program location.
Req ID: 27261

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Are You the Missing Linc?

Lincoln Electric’s Harris Products Group location in Mason, OH is looking for bright, driven engineering individuals to join our Engineering Development Progra m —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: Gain practical experience through guided instruction and real-world applications.
• Networking & Culture: Participate in program social events, team-building activities, and community service.
• Career Pathway: Explore advancement opportunities within the organization.

Overview of the Program

This Engineering Harris Products Group Development Program is an ideal entry point to the vast opportunities available to you within the organization. Completing this development program will help you gain in-depth knowledge about Harris Products Group's solutions which include brazing, soldering, welding, cutting and specialty gas equipment. Each of these provides a unique and viable career path. This Engineering Development Program will provide meaningful experiences that will build upon your education. This position will challenge your engineering skills and provide an opportunity to grow your engineering career.

You will participate in an orientation at our world headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Our comprehensive training program will continue at the Mason, Ohio Harris Products Group headquarters.

Potential Projects

• Collaborate with R&D Engineers to support new product development.
• Review product design for better processes in a world-class manufacturing environment.
• Develop manufacturing processes to create new products.
• Analyze and improve the quality and production of global products.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers on capital projects & production support.
• Work with R&D to improve the design of products for manufacturing.
• Select, Specify, and implement equipment for improving products.

Basic Qualifications

• Pursuing or having achieved a bachelor's degree in engineering by June 2026.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• An engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Industrial, or Material Science.
• Minimum 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.