Co-op - Administrative Assistant - Fall 2026

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a Fall 2026 Administrative Assistant Co-op in Fort Mill, SC. You will support HR, budgeting, and process documentation while gaining exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technology operations.

You will work on projects, rotations, and training to develop skills in a dynamic global company. Candidates must be pursuing a degree and maintain a 2.5 GPA with strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing an academic degree.
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal).
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results.
• Assertive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, and lift and move thirty pounds.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Support human resource functions such as recruiting, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
• Support controlling functions such as reporting, analyzing budget processes, and developing process documentation.
• Develop business cases for production of new products.
• Support purchasing and quality strategy roadmap.
• Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction.
• S/he will be given developmental opportunities through tasks such as projects, job rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes.
• Know and understand the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing academic degree

GPA 2.5 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Co-op - Administrative Assistant - Fall 2026

Location: Fort Mill, SC, US, 29715

Job Requisition ID: 45809

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

The student will be provided a project description during the onboarding process. Project examples include:

• Support human resource functions such as recruiting, scheduling, and administrative tasks
• Support controlling functions such as reporting, analyzing budget processes, and developing process documentation
• Develop business cases for production of new products
• Support purchasing and quality strategy roadmap

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participants should be responsible, able to work independently, and open to instruction
• S/he will be given developmental opportunities through tasks such as projects, job rotation, hands-on training, and exposure to Schaeffler's manufacturing and technological processes
• Know and understand the current specifications of the Quality Policy and Procedures and contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives

Your Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be pursuing an academic degree
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher per semester
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication ability (written & verbal)
• Extremely self-motivated & driven to achieve results
• Assertive approach to solving problems
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods, and lift and move thirty pounds
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina