Information Technology Career Development Program

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok in Northeast Ohio hosts a three-year IT Career Development Program for recent graduates. It provides rotations across business applications, analytics, IT operations, and cybersecurity to build broad technical exposure and leadership skills.

Rotations run ~12–18 months each with mentorship and collaboration to deliver practical IT solutions that drive business outcomes within Swagelok.

Qualifications

• Completion of Bachelor's degree in a related field with minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Authorized to work in the United States and able to work in Solon, OH with no relocation.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with small to mid-scale IT projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Support IT domains such as applications, data analytics, and operations.
• Document processes, test plans, and project materials.
• Participate in SDLC activities including requirements, testing, deployment.
• Engage in continuous learning and mentorship throughout rotations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ownership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, or related field

GPA 3.0

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.That same dedication spans to our customers.

Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary :

Swagelok offers a three-year, rotational Career Development Program (CDP) for recent graduates looking to gain diverse experience to kick off their professional career. This position is part of our Information Technology team and is designed to provide broad exposure to how technology enables business success. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting areas such as business applications, commercial technology platforms, enterprise systems, data and analytics, IT operations, cybersecurity, service delivery, automation, and emerging technologies. Through structured rotations, you'll develop a well-rounded understanding of how technology drives innovation and business outcomes across the organization.

Swagelok’s Career Development Program is a challenging, accelerated program for those interested in becoming a future leader or technical expert.

• You will be expected to demonstrate technical and leadership skills while rotating through three key assignments.
• Your first rotation will range from 12-18 months to help you gain initial experience as you transition from college student to professional.
• Your second and third rotation will be approximately 12 months each, with each rotation providing more exposure and experience to a variety of areas of IT.
• You will receive broad, rich technical and business experiences to continue enabling your career growth.
• You will receive ongoing guidance from an assigned mentor, as well as developmental support from key management associates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to small to mid-scale IT projects, operational initiatives, process improvements, system enhancements, and technology-enabled business solutions.
• Partner with IT teams and business stakeholders to understand needs, gather requirements, analyze information, document processes, and support delivery of practical solutions.
• Support hands-on work across one or more IT domains, such as business applications, commercial platforms, enterprise systems, data and analytics, service delivery, infrastructure, cybersecurity, end-user services, automation, or collaboration tools.
• Analyze processes, workflows, system configurations, data, and user experiences to identify improvements and recommend business-aligned solutions.
• Participate in system lifecycle and/or software development lifecycle activities, including requirements gathering, documentation, testing, deployment, user support, adoption, and post-implementation support.
• Assist with troubleshooting, ticket resolution, service requests, incident/problem/change activities, system monitoring, application support, and other run-the-business responsibilities as assigned.
• Develop working knowledge of enterprise tools and modern technology environments, including cloud services, databases, reporting tools, collaboration platforms, AI/automation tools, operating systems, and business applications.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to define problems, evaluate options, analyze data, test solutions, and implement corrective or improvement actions.
• Create and maintain documentation, including process maps, functional notes, test cases, knowledge articles, user guides, technical procedures, and project materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones, communicate progress, and build an understanding of how technology decisions impact upstream and downstream business processes.
• Engage in continuous learning through formal training, mentoring, self-directed study, certifications, peer learning, and exposure to leaders and subject matter experts.
• Present findings, recommendations, project outcomes, or improvement opportunities to peers, leaders, and stakeholders.

Note: Specific responsibilities may vary depending on team assignment and organizational priorities.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Cybersecurity, Software Development, or a related field.
• A minimum GPA of a 3.0
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Open to working in Solon, OH with no relocation support
• Strong analytic thinking and structured problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, manage deliverables, and follow through to completion
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new technologies and frameworks
• Adaptability and flexibility in response to evolving technical and business requirements
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in team-based environments
• Foundational exposure to one or more of the following:
• Business applications or enterprise systems
• Data analytics, reporting, databases, or data structures
• Software development, testing, scripting, or QA
• Cloud platforms, infrastructure, networking, or operating systems
• Cybersecurity, privacy, IT controls, or risk concepts
• Automation, AI tools, collaboration platforms, or digital productivity tools

Preferred:

• Familiarity with SAP, ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, Power BI, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, or other enterprise technologies is a plus.
• Internship, co‑op or hands‑on experience in an IT related environment

Critical Competencies:

• Accountability
• Achievement
• Initiative
• Influence
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Self-Confidence

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements associated with normal office working environment.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.

Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law._

_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason._