Product Development Engineer

Overview

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We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to join our growing Product Development department. This role is responsible for excellent, efficient and agile implementation of the new product concepts into new product releases.

The PDE assumes the design responsibility for the development results of the tasks and projects assigned about function, producibility and costs. The PDE will collaborate with customers in order to define technical requirements, create feasibility studies and conduct designing at customer site.

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.

• Be responsible for achieving the agreed goals of the development projects to be processed.
• Independently plan, organize and coordinate all required measures for implementing the assigned development projects and tasks.
• Conceive and develop products and components including arranging all required inspections and measures for testing/validating the development results.
• Continuous and efficient cooperation within the development group with other development departments and departments collaborating in PDP.
• Comply with legal and product-specific regulations, standards and specifications.
• Assess and evaluate all the resulting inspection and measuring results.
• Be responsible for the professional and prompt implementation of all assigned tasks and projects.
• Be responsible for creating the professional and production-oriented development documents with all relevant information.
• Coordinate with suppliers in cooperation with Purchasing and Industrial Engineering (IE).
• Qualify and release components and products. Arranges all inspections and measures required for this.
• Regularly compare the development progress with the customer.
• Qualify and release technical specifications based on design-ins made in collaboration with customers.

• Completed engineering studies in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or similar.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position.
• Sound knowledge of Siemens NX or a similar 3D CAD system and MS-Office and SAP R/3.
• Strong communication skills in speaking with customers, excellent consultation expertise and persuasion skills.
• Strong team skills.
• Willingness to go on business trips for several days up to 20%.

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. 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). We enjoy celebrating with holidays, theme days and other activities.

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: $75,000 - $85,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stay 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…