Job Specifications
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 Solutions Engineer based in Elgin, IL (Northwest of Chicago) to blend their interests in technical and strategic aspects of engineering. Join and support HARTING’s North America distribution channel team and its distribution partners as a product and application expert!
HARTING's Intern Development Program (Summer 2026) consists of full-time, paid, and on-site internships. Our internships are an opportunity to work on hands-on projects with your team, to work cross-functionally with other departments, and gain exposure to the technical aspects of our company. Please note: we do not provide housing in Illinois.
For technical intern roles, pay ranges from $22-25 per hour, commensurate with student's class standing and experience.
You will have the opportunity to be exposed to the following:
Creation of internal and external product and application training materials
Identification of new applications and customers for HARTING products and solutions
Competitive research and SWOT analysis to gain knowledge about the competition
Creation and updates of HARTING competition cross reference data
Cross-functional collaboration with areas such as sales, marketing, engineering, product management, industry segment management and HARTING distribution channel partners
Support of New Product Introductions within HARTING’s distribution network
Creation of product stocking packages to support HARTING product sales through key distribution channel partners
Close collaboration with the Solutions Engineer
Other duties as assigned
Skills And Experience To Thrive In This Role
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Mechanical Engineering
A background/interest in Engineering and sales
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions
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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About the Company
The HARTING Technology Group is a leading global provider of industrial connectivity. Around 6,100 employees are active across the globe in 42 sales companies, 14 production facilities and seven development sites. HARTING connectivity solutions are used to transmit data, signal, and power in numerous industrial sectors. Among others, in transportation, electromobility, renewable energy production, automation and mechanical engineering. In the 2024/25 business year the family owned and managed company generated sales of EUR 1...
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