Project Engineer; Hybrid

Overview

Project Engineer (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois) to be responsible for managing and coordinating customized cable assembly projects to support the business growth locally and regionally. The role acts as the local technical and economic contact for projects, manages project realization with technical engineering, supports new solution development with design and manufacturing considerations, introduces new product designs into production, collaborates across departments and regions, understands customer specifications, prepares engineering documentation, and provides customer quotations.

• Local contact person for local, regional, and global counterparts for technical, economical aspects and realization of HARTING custom cable assembly projects.
• Manage projects to realize customized solutions including technical engineering and calculation based on HARTING product portfolio, auxiliary products, and production capacities.
• Support the Global Business Unit for HARTING Custom Solutions (cable assembly) to develop new solutions considering “fit for purpose” and “design for manufacturing” considerations.
• Manage the introduction of new product designs into the production environment.
• Collaborate with relevant departments within the region and HARTING Custom Solutions Global Business Unit, as well as the local subsidiary to support product design, development and introduction of HARTING Custom Solutions in the regional market.
• Understand drawings and technical specifications and designs of customer requirements.
• Support the preparation of designs and engineering specifications for supply chain/purchasing as well as presentation to customers.
• Provide customer quotations and proposals (within company policy).
• Travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
• Prior experience with cable harnesses / cable assemblies / wire harnesses required.
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field.

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. The company develops, manufactures, and sells durable and reliable products and solutions for Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

• Base salary: $90,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change based on location).
• Eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• Benefits include: 21 days PTO to start (36 days max), medical/dental/vision Insurance, company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a 401(k) with a 4% match.