Job Description

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! 

Our offer for the next step into a new career:
Project Engineer

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

 

We are seeking Project Engineer (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois) to be responsible for managing and coordinating customized cable assembly projects to support the business growth locally and regionally. Key duties include acting as the local technical and economic contact for projects, managing project realization with technical engineering, supporting new solution development with design and manufacturing considerations, introducing new product designs into production, collaborating across departments and regions, understanding customer specifications, preparing engineering documentation, and providing customer quotations. 

 

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives. 

 

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

  • Local contact person for local, regional, and global counterparts for technical, economical aspects and realization of HARTING custom cable assembly projects.
  • Management of projects to realize customized solutions including technical engineering and calculation based on HARTING product portfolio, auxiliary products, and production capacities. 
  • Support the Global Business Unit for HARTING Custom Solutions (cable assembly) to develop new solutions considering “fit for purpose” and “design for manufacturing” considerations.
  • Manage the introduction of new product designs into the production environment. 
  • Work with relevant departments within the region and HARTING Custom Solutions Global Business Unit, as well as the local subsidiary to support product design, development and introduction of HARTING Custom Solutions solutions in the regional market. 
  • Can understand drawings and technical specification and designs of customer. 
  • Support the preparation of designs and engineering specifications for supply chain/purchasing as well as presentation to customers.  
  • Can provide customer quotations and proposals (within company policy). 

 

Must have skills and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant field 

 

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!

 

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: $90,000 - $130,000 (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!

Good reasons to get started at HARTING:

Benefits:  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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Job Location (Short):  Elgin, United States
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