Global Trainee Program - Outperformer Technical Track (m/f/x)

Where High Potential Becomes Real Leadership

We are looking for high-performing, multilingual post-graduates, eager to become Hilti’s next generation of technical leaders. Hilti`s Outperformer Program, a one-of-a-kind global management development traineeship. From day one, you will have responsibility and the chance to make a significant impact. Your curiosity and problem-solving abilities will play a key role in achieving our company's purpose of Making Construction Better.

What You'll do

This program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding international technical leadership career. In this fast-tracked, 2 years program, you’ll be placed at the heart where our innovation thrives, providing you with a first-hand experience in our core technical functions from day one where you get to engage with senior management and have a dedicated mentor to guide you.
Within the program you rotate through various departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of our business and hone your skills in different areas supporting your personal development. The program is split into 3 main stages:

• 15-18 months at our innovation and development centers in Schaan (Liechtenstein) or Kaufering near Munich (Germany), working with an international team on cutting-edge projects and supporting our goal of carbon-neutral power tools and consumables.
• 3-6 months strategic project at our head office in Schaan, in areas like engineering, marketing, logistics, HR, or finance.
• 3 months international strategic project outside the region, where you will contribute to transformative initiatives on a global scale.

What You’ll Bring

• (Soon to be) completed master’s degree in engineering or similar technical field.
• Multilingual – fluent in English and at least one other language, with international experience from work or studies abroad.
• Internationally mobile, a global mindset, keen on diverse cultural experiences and opportunities to work abroad.
• A flexible team player, curious, dedicated, with strong communication skills and the ability to inspire others.
• A global thinker, eager to learn, and keen on diverse cultural experiences and opportunities to work abroad.

What’s In It for You

Show us what you can do, and in return, we promise you the experience of a lifetime. We offer you a transformative journey filled with learning, growth, and invaluable experiences that will shape your perspective and personal and professional development. On top of that, you’ll also take part in some fascinating courses and events:

• Introductory Global Summit: Experience 4 days at our global headquarters in Liechtenstein, featuring the presence of our Executive Board and Global Senior Leadership. The summit offers a comprehensive overview of our business, while fostering soft skill development and meaningful collaboration with fellow program participants.
• Social Project Summit: 7 days dedicated to building a better future, with contribution to a hands-on, high-impact community project. This experience offers the chance to immerse yourself in a different culture while actively improving living conditions for those in need.
• Leadership Summit: An enriching learning journey in partnership with a renowned business school, featuring online modules and collaborative projects with fellow program participants. The experience concludes with a 5-day on-campus summit to deepen insights and to foster business and leadership skills.
  After the program, you are prepared to take immediate responsibility and join one of our development, marketing, procurement, or technical project teams.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
At our global headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, Buchs, and nearby hubs, we shape Hilti’s digital strategy and enterprise platforms worldwide. Our crossfunctional teams in product IT, data & analytics, cybersecurity, ERP, and digital customer platforms work sidebyside with business leaders to design, build, and run solutions at global scale. HQ offers a collaborative environment where architecture decisions, platform reliability, and secure-by-design engineering translate into real impact for our customers and teams.
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Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
Exciting technical journey: You will step into the world of innovation and sustainability. Work on cutting-edge projects, and be part of a team that‘s shaping the future and technology.
Global cross-team collaboration: You will work with colleagues worldwide and get guidance from a dedicated mentor as you grow in your technical career.
We hire for a career, not for a position. If you are looking for long-term career prospects and opportunities to grow, this is the perfect start.
Are you ready to jumpstart your career? Our hiring process is designed to help you showcase your skills and experience. The process has multiple steps and requires a longer period of time:
It all starts with your application and a video interview.
Get connected with our HR team in an online interview
Get ready to flex your problem-solving muscles with our online Business Case Round.
Impress our Business Line Managers with your presentation skills and insights during the next round.
And, if you make it to the end, you'll receive an invitation to our Assessment Center.
Exciting, right? Let's get started!
The application deadline for the next Assessment Center beginning of May 2026. This will take place in Liechtenstein at Hilti Headquarter May 26th and 27th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible since there are limited spots for the Assessment Center!
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For further questions, please feel free to contact Vanessa Furtner ([email protected]) and (My LinkedIn).
*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.