Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we connect customers to their digital future. We employ about 6,000 people at our headquarters in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide, offering opportunities and innovations around IoT and artificial intelligence. We are a regionally connected family business that remains grounded while pursuing high‑tech growth.

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions. We are seeking an OT & Automatin Engineer (based in Elgin, Illinois) to partner with global and regional counterparts on the implementation of new digital solutions in the field of IIOT/SC/OT. Reporting to the Regional Digitalization and Automation Lead, this role will help further digitalize our manufacturing facility and drive MES topics in the region.

The candidate should have a background in manufacturing operations to translate requirements into projects that improve the Manufacturing Execution System.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to customers and positions itself as the go‑to source for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and distribution partners for standard products, designed‑in value‑added products, and product development initiatives.

• Experience managing technical projects, including requirements, budgets, timelines, and changes.
• Proven track record of utilizing technology to drive manufacturing improvements, with knowledge of planning, execution, logistics, and reporting.
• Ability to lead workshops with sites and key stakeholders to understand and document complex manufacturing requirements.
• Experience developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing systems; specifically MES. Includes other systems such as QMS, PLCs, SCADA, Data Historians, CMMS, and computer vision.
• Expertise with OT programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or others.
• Experience working with SQL databases, writing complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Experience in OT integration technologies and standards including OPC and/or MQTT.
• Experience designing and developing cloud‑based data analytics and reports.
• Experience working with OPC servers and data tags.
• Experience integrating OT systems with enterprise solutions using REST API and similar.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or Industrial Technology.
• 3–5 years of progressive manufacturing experience supporting operations technology.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German‑based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell durable products for 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 are committed to our community with holiday drives and Voluntary Time Off (VTO).

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Compensation

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience, location subject to change).
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• 21 days PTO to start – additional PTO with tenure (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options.
• 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.

Note:

This description reflects the current role and may be subject to change.