Are you passionate about driving innovation from idea to prototype and beyond?

HARTING Technology Group is seeking a dynamic Innovation Engineer to join our Innovation Hub in Odense, Denmark. You’ll play a key role in initiating and executing early-phase innovation projects, collaborating across disciplines, and shaping the future of technology in the robotics sector (including humanoid robotics and drones) and wherever opportunity presents itself.

Key Responsibilities:

· Initiate, develop, and drive innovation projects from idea to prototype (TRL 5-6)

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including universities and research institutes

· Communicate ideas effectively through images, texts and supporting documentation

· Transition projects to product development for industrialization and market launch

· Work transparently and inclusively, sharing information and engaging teams

Qualifications & Experience:

· MSc/PhD (or BSc with relevant experience) in in Mechanical, Design/Innovation, Mechatronics, Robotics or Drones

· Experience in product development and early-phase innovation

· Familiarity with CAD and prototyping. Simulations experience is a plus.

· Strong communication skills (written and spoken) in English.

· Willingness to travel (10-30 days per year)

Desirable Skills:

· Experience from project execution, potentially with Agile or Design Thinking

· Solutions-oriented and able to see opportunities and a reliable way forward

· Team player

· Proactive approach

· Positive mindset

· “Thinking outside the box” / Creative problem solving

· Drive to create

· Interdisciplinary stakeholder management

· Intercultural experience, e.g. German/Danish

What We Offer:

· Permanent employment, 37 hours/week

· 6th holiday week

· 9% holiday allowance (Ferietillæg)

· Company paid internet

· Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with global impact

· Great colleagues