Competitive Compensation + Unique Perks/Benefits

• base salary + performance bonuses + equity/stock options + relocation/immigration assistance + additional allowances/stipends

• Remote/Hybrid + Flex hours/schedules

Career Progression + Growth Opportunities + Unique Perks/Benefits

• Career ladders that allow for growth on engineering/technical side (individual or lead type engineering roles) AND managerial pathway

• Bi-annual performance reviews + quarterly skip-level meetings

• Trainings/Certifications + Continued Education opportunities

• Opportunity to travel to conferences/symposiums/events relevant to industry

#1 is autonomy/freedom along with opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge + innovative projects

Mentorship opportunities

Recognition programs (higher visibility within the org + blog/LI posts + awards)

Knowledge management platforms (encouraging documentation + internal knowledge sharing because you value their inputs/feedback/thoughts)

Trainings on cultural awareness + communication styles → emphasizing that diverse backgrounds allow for multiple perspectives to be considered when evaluating problems/issues

Virtual collaboration tools/platforms → real-time emphasis → translation tools + virtual whiteboards + structured guidelines/processes

Defined and shared performance metrics (expectations the same regardless of location/facility)

Global strategy syncs to keep everyone aligned and on the same page

Ideally establish a 3-6 month internship program with multi-disciplinary rotations or the full internship focused on a specific/focused role.

• Assigned mentor(s) aka experienced engineers + end of internship capstone presentations

Target specific universities/colleges based on their relevant programs/courses + attend hackathons/competitions to identify top-tier talent + diversity groups (HBCUs + women-in-tech orgs)

Conversion rates = at least 50%, allowing top-performers to transition into entry level FTE roles

1 year programs with quarterly rotations or 2 year programs with semi-annual rotations

Core engineering departments à powertrain + software + manufacturing + electronics/controls, along with any relevant specializations

Potential international opportunities depending on how established the company is in various countries/continents

Diverse hiring panels + visible (public) reports on diversity metrics

Flexible work policies that support work-life balance, especially for those with personal/family responsibilities