Job Description
IT Technician
Position type:  Full-time
Type of contract:  Permanent

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

 

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

 

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

We are seeking a IT Tech to ensure the repair, maintain and improve all aspects of the installed hardware base.  Support and train users in the use of the installed equipment as needed.

 

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to: 

  • Maintains desk stations, peripherals, system backups, and utilities and resolves system problems.  Upgrades, monitors and tunes software as directed
  • Maintain the Intranet Help Desk functions (responding to logged error calls, charting and analyzing typical error or help situations, fulfilling the time and problem resolution commitments, i.e.: response on logged calls within 1 hour)
  • Maintains PC based software, assists in evaluation of new software, and upgrades current software and hardware as directed
  • Performs other MIS staffs functions as a backup during an emergency.
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

  • Bachelor’s degree or three year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of the WINDOWS XX OS environment.
  • Excellent knowledge of the MS OFFICE product family.
  • Experience setting up PC’s for applications and troubleshooting skills to determine problems in PC’s.

 

  

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

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HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation

  • HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
  • Competitive base salary: $47,000 - $55,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
  • This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

 

Benefits

  • 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
  • Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
  • Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
  • Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy.
  • 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

 

Benefits:  Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)
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Company Code:  HARTING Inc. of North America
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Job Location (Short):  Elgin, Illinois, United States
Region:  Elgin, IL
Position area:  IT / Digitalization