Customer Account Engineering Co-op bei LEONI

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 87,000 employees in 21 countries and EUR 5 billion in sales in 2024, we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer‑specific cable harnesses.

We believe that meaningful connections drive innovation and success. At LEONI, you will join a diverse, international, and collaborative team shaping the future of mobility, from autonomous driving to alternative drives and smart charging solutions.

Since mid‑2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, one of the world’s leading solution providers for consumer electronics, communications and data centers, automotive, and medical industries, based in China. Join us and help shape the future of connectivity together.

Customer Account Engineering Co-op (Spring 2026)

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (opportunities at other US and int'l locations for the later rotations)

** LEONI will be holding in-person interviews on UC's campus on September 22-23 2025.

About Us

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions, and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. With around 87,000 employees in 21 countries and EUR 5 billion in sales in 2024, we are a leading supplier of complex wiring systems and customer‑specific cable harnesses.

We believe that meaningful connections drive innovation and success. At LEONI, you will join a diverse, international, and collaborative team shaping the future of mobility, from autonomous driving to alternative drives and smart charging solutions.

Since mid‑2025, we have been part of the Luxshare Group, one of the world’s leading solution providers for consumer electronics, communications and data centers, automotive, and medical industries, based in China. Join us and help shape the future of connectivity together.
 

About this Opportunity

Since 2006, LEONI has been actively engaged in UC's Co-op program, nurturing the next generation of bright minds through domestic and international (via ICP) co-op opportunities. As part of this legacy of excellence, we're excited to welcome two outstanding students to the thriving city of Raleigh, North Carolina. We invite you with the support of LEONI, to experience a city on the rise, positioned just two hours away from the beautiful coastline and breathtaking mountain ranges. In this position, you’ll harness your potential, gain hands-on engineering skills while supporting some of our most significant customer partnerships. We’re on the lookout for ambitious, energetic students who are ready to jump-start their careers and make a real impact right from the start.

As a visionary company that values both tradition and innovation, you’ll experience a dynamic hybrid role. When you're on-site, you'll be fully immersed at Caterpillar's largest engineering and machine development center in North Carolina. When you work remotely, you’ll be plugged in directly to our global team. This is your chance to blend tradition with innovation, setting the stage for an exciting career journey. 
  

What You’ll Do

As a Customer Account Engineering Co-Op, you'll embark on an enriching journey, gaining invaluable hands-on experience as you collaborate directly with our Resident Engineers at customer locations. As a valuable member of our team, you’ll unlock your innate curiosity and engage with dynamic and inclusive teams spanning the globe.

• Serve as a key liaison between LEONI's global footprint and its customers.
• Support a cross functional team to execute multiple customer projects on time by helping to manage timelines, performing design reviews, leading cost-saving initiatives and participating in validation activities.
• Troubleshoot various quality issues at the customer's manufacturing sites, develop resolutions, and help document the necessary improvements with the internal team.
• Engage in business travel, providing you with visits to various LEONI and customer sites domestically and internationally.

What To Expect

• Unique opportunity to work for a global industry leader while gaining rare, on-site insight into the operations of top automotive and off-road companies.
• Opportunities to utilize knowledge gained at UC to make an impact and propel your career forward.
• Experience LEONI's product journey from concept to final implementation
• Exposure to cross-functional teamwork and validation process
• Gain problem solving skills in a manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for business travel and cultural exchange

Who You’ll Work With

Our Customer Account Engineering Co-ops are a part of our Chief Technology Office (CTO). Our CTO area integrates pre-development, product and series development, and is responsible for technical project management for a global customer base. Closely collaborate with our local and international engineering teams to develop and drive LEONI’s vision of best-in-class wiring systems.

To be eligible for the Customer Account Co-op opportunity, you will have:

• A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for the duration of the co-op.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Commitment to co-op with LEONI for two or more rotations with opportunities for later semesters to work in other USA locations as well as abroad. LEONI is currently seeking sophomore co-ops.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.
LEONI processes your application data in an IT-system that is consistent across the company and uses Foreign Service providers. By sending your application, you agree to this procedure. LEONI ensures the compliance with data protection. 

LEONI Wiring Systems, Inc.