Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

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. We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarters in Espelkamp and worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, opportunities, and innovations in IoT and AI. We remain true to our roots: a regionally connected family business grounded in high-tech.

Here’s to your future with us!

Our offer for your next career step:

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

We seek a Project Engineer (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois) responsible for managing and coordinating customized cable assembly projects to support local and regional growth. Key duties include acting as the technical and economic contact for projects, managing project realization with engineering, supporting new solutions 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 and partner with OEMs and distribution channels for standard, value-added, and product development initiatives.

To succeed, you will:

• Serve as the local contact for technical and economic aspects of cable assembly projects.
• Manage projects from technical engineering to realization, based on HARTING’s product portfolio.
• Support the development of new solutions considering manufacturing and fit-for-purpose design.
• Manage the introduction of new product designs into production.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to support product design and market introduction.
• Understand drawings, technical specifications, and customer designs.
• Prepare designs and specifications for supply chain and customer proposals.
• Provide customer quotations and proposals within company policy.

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical)
• At least 3 years of relevant experience

HARTING Americas, a subsidiary of the German-based HARTING Technology Group, develops durable, reliable solutions for various industrial segments worldwide.

As a family-owned company with over 75 years of history, we value creating value, technological innovation, community engagement, and a fun, inclusive culture with events like holiday celebrations and theme days.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: $90,000 - $130,000, plus a 5% discretionary bonus
• 21 days PTO, increasing to 36 days
• Medical, dental, vision insurance options
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, tuition, and fitness reimbursement
• 401(k) with 4% match, fully vested

Competitive compensation

Salary, variable pay, and a 4% 401(k) match.

Continuing education

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Community involvement

Paid Volunteer Time Off and partnerships with local organizations.

Work-life balance and fun

Company events, wellness programs, and food options.

Time off

Paid holidays and a generous paid time-off policy.