What's the Role?
Hilti Engineering Leadership Development Program is a management development program like no other, with international exposure and real responsibility from day one.
We’re seeking civil, structural or mechanical engineering graduates with commercial acumen and an interest in an international career. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the Hungary’s biggest construction projects whilst at the same time receiving world-class training and development to take your career to the next level. As you perform and develop, we will provide the coaching you need to step into a leadership role within Hilti.
Who is Hilti?
We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the global construction sector. We have a proud heritage, built over 75 years, and a worldwide reputation for pioneering products and exceptional service.
With around 34.000 people in more than 120 countries, which we’re looking to expand, we’re a great place for you to show us your worth, step up to new challenges and grow your career.
What does the role involve?
Hilti Engineering Leadership Development Program is two-year program, where you’ll step out from narrow expert career and will be involved in exciting projects, with lots of exposure to senior management.
The program is split into three main stages of work:
- 12 months exploring the Hilti core business in B2B direct sales role of Account manager or Field engineer in Hungary.
- 6 months on a Regional Marketing Project at your local or regional headquarters. On this business development project, you will leverage your technical background and sales experience.
- 6 months on a Global Project our head office in Schaan (Liechtenstein). You will get global insights at one of our business units heading development and management of individual product lines globally.
Once you land in the business after the initial two years your development accelerates – there are opportunities across engineering management, product development and technical marketing, as well as a chance to work abroad if that’s of interest. From there, you will follow your interests to build your career across sales, marketing or engineering, with a defined path to a director role.
Hilti has ranked 5th on the world’s best workplace list for 2024! We are extremely proud of this global recognition and see this as a testament to our employees across the world who make Hilti a truly great place to work.
What do we offer?
- Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
- Competitive salary and above-average performance bonus
- Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Company vehicle
- Paid leave to work on charitable projects
- Modern and green office environment in the Graphisoft park
- A comprehensive learning journey with international teamwork and trainings
What you need is:
- You’re currently studying a master’s degree or PhD or you've recently graduated. Your Masters degree is likely to be in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering
- You’ve spent at least three months, and up to two years, in a professional environment, like an internship, part - time work, or have just started your career and want an opportunity where your progress will be adequate to your performance.
- You’re multilingual – fluent in Hungarian and in English - and you’ve gained international experience during your work or studies abroad.
- You’re mature and assertive, curious and committed. You’re a flexible team player with good communication and social skills.
- You’re a global thinker, interested in general management topics, keen for intercultural experiences and opportunities working abroad.
- You have a driving license, or willing to acquire one.
Why should you apply?
We have highly qualified people working for us who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. We believe that diverse teams work even more innovatively, productively and creatively.
Click through the ‘Apply Now’ button, upload your CV and answer a few short questions – the process should take around 90 seconds.
The formal process includes an online interview with our Recruiting Specialist. From there you will attend interviews with the members of the Hungarian leadership team, a day-in-the-life virtual ‘field ride’, and finally, the assessment centre in Prague (CZ). We cover your expenses if you have to travel to meet us.
Interviews: February-May 2025
Field ride: after interviews
In-person Assessment Center: 28/29 May 2025 - Prague, Czech Republic
Application deadline: 30 April 2025. We will continuously review incoming applications!
If you need any support with your application please contact csilla.varadi@hilti.com
