About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Information Technology.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program at a Glance

• Salary: $75,000 per year
• Program length: Two years with two one-year rotations
• Start date: July 2027
• Locations: One U.S. manufacturing facility and one Corporate or Shared Services team
• Relocation: Fully covered for both rotations
• First rotation location confirmed: Late April 2027
• Employment: Full-time

Important: Participants must be willing to relocate anywhere in the United States for both rotations. Your first rotation assignment will be confirmed in late April 2027.

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What You’ll Do

You’ll rotate through meaningful IT roles that support manufacturing operations and corporate/shared-services technology. Typical responsibilities include:

• Support technology systems and services used by manufacturing facilities and Corporate/Shared Services teams
• Analyze incidents, requests, system data, and business needs to improve reliability and user experience
• Partner with users and technical teams to implement changes, document solutions, and manage risk
• Lead a first-year project scoped with your supervisor and present results to senior leaders
• Deliver a larger second-year project matched to your background and goals
• Present work and recommendations to leaders throughout the program
• Complete a capstone presentation at the end of the second year

Projects may involve systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and user support.

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More Than a Rotational IT Job

The program combines hands-on IT experience with structured leadership development:

• Leadership development integrated with day-to-day IT work
• Mentoring with experienced employees at other locations
• Peer connection with an MMP participant at least one year ahead
• Cross-functional exposure to manufacturing operations and business impact
• Practice communicating technical recommendations to both shop-floor teams and senior leaders

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What Will Help You Succeed

Successful participants typically:

• Troubleshoot technical problems using a structured, evidence-based approach
• Balance user needs, business impact, security, and operational risk
• Explain technical issues and changes in clear language
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and business environments
• Collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams
• Document work and follow through from issue identification to resolution

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, MIS, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data/Business Analytics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Degree conferred in 2026 or 2027
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated leadership through internships, student organizations, project teams, volunteer roles, or work
• Willingness to relocate anywhere in the United States for both one-year rotations
• Willingness to travel occasionally for orientation, program events, development activities, and facility visits
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

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Preferred Qualifications

Relevant experience that strengthens an application:

• Internship, co-op, project, or coursework involving systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, analytics, software, or technical support
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues and documenting solutions
• Exposure to cloud platforms, networking, enterprise applications, data tools, or security practices
• Interest in supporting technology within a manufacturing environment

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What to Expect When You Apply

Our typical selection steps:

• Apply online
• Complete a short online assessment
• 45-minute first-round interview with program coordinators (review an IT case study in advance)
• Finalist interviews with two senior leaders (if selected)
• Decisions communicated between January and April

Because rotation assignments depend on business needs, first rotation location is confirmed in late April 2027.

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Physical Requirements

The role requires a mix of office and manufacturing-floor activities:

• Divide time between office environments and manufacturing facilities
• Occasionally move through production areas to observe equipment and processes
• Occasionally lift/carry materials up to 25 lbs with assistance when needed
• Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, and reach while observing work areas
• Respond to audible alarms, signals, and verbal direction in high-noise environments
• Wear required personal protective equipment in production areas
• Use a computer for analysis, reporting, communication, and presentations for extended periods

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Pre-Employment Requirements

After a conditional offer, this position requires a pre-employment drug screen. Testing and employment decisions are administered consistent with applicable law.

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Equal Employment & Accommodations

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, complete an assessment, or participate in the hiring process, contact Careertakes for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.