Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..
We are seeking a Senior Technical Application Consultant (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois) to join our growing team. The Senior Technical Application Consultant is an embedded, customer-facing technical expert dedicated to supporting a strategic hyperscale data center account. This role provides rapid-response application engineering support, drives design collaboration, and serves as the primary technical interface between the customer and internal product and engineering teams. The Senior Technical Application Consultant operates as a solutions-oriented partner, contributing to system-level design concepts, accelerating issue resolution, and enabling design wins at scale
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:
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact and respond rapidly to engineering needs.
- Triage technical issues and drive resolution across internal teams.
- Support new product designs, integration, and system-level architecture discussions.
- Partner with account teams to secure design wins and support qualification builds.
- Translate customer requirements and field insights into actionable feedback.
- Align customer timelines with internal engineering and program management.
- Maintain technical documentation and deliver training.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Travel 30-40%
- Must have valid passport for periodic international travel
Skills and experience to thrive in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience in application engineering, field engineering, or product development
- Ability to move beyond product selection into solution conceptualization.
- Skilled at building strong relationships with engineering teams.
- Experience with providing early design guidance and concept development.
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: $135,000 - $175,000 (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!