Electrical Engineering LEAP Program Associate

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca is seeking a LEAP Program Associate in Kalamazoo, MI, starting Summer 2027, for candidates with an electrical engineering degree. The program emphasizes classroom training, site visits, and project-based rotations to build market understanding and leadership capabilities.

Participants will gain hands-on experience, work with senior leaders, and contribute to process improvements while developing critical skills in project management, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to navigate ambiguity and drive meaningful results
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous internship and/or co-op experience preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, leadership, business acumen, project management, relationship building and teamwork experience through extracurricular activities, work experience or academics
• Willingness to relocate as business need requires
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

• Gain a strong understanding of the market through classroom training, process shadows, on the job experience, and production site visits
• Develop and strengthen competencies required for your role and as an employee at Senneca
• Take ownership to identify trends and recommend solutions to manage business challenges
• Lead and/or participate in projects: define objectives, develop project plans, create agendas, facilitate meetings, manage timelines and deliverables, communicate updates, create contingency plans
• Complete financial and/or data analysis as required (based on project or rotation)
• Accountable for delivering superior customer service (internally or externally as required)
• Interact with various levels of corporate leadership, customers, vendors/suppliers, and employees to solve problems. Implement actions that protect company assets and profitability
• Enhance ability to effectively communicate, influence and interact with all types of customers, contractors and co-workers.
• Develop conflict resolution and relationship management skills
• Must be a self-started and Remain current with industry and macroeconomic trends by reading publications highly motivated

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Senneca is seeking a LEAP Program Associate in Kalamazoo, MI, starting Summer 2027, for candidates with an electrical engineering degree. The program emphasizes classroom training, site visits, and project-based rotations to build market understanding and leadership capabilities.

Participants will gain hands-on experience, work with senior leaders, and contribute to process improvements while developing critical skills in project management, communication, and teamwork.