IT Technician

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, new opportunities, and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence.

We are seeking an IT Tech to ensure the repair, maintenance and improvement of all aspects of the installed hardware base. Support and train users in the use of the installed equipment as needed.

• Maintains desk stations, peripherals, system backups, and utilities and resolves system problems. Upgrades, monitors and tunes software as directed.
• Maintains the Intranet Help Desk functions (responding to logged error calls, charting and analyzing typical error or help situations, fulfilling the time and problem resolution commitments, e.g. response on logged calls within 1 hour).
• Maintains PC based software, assists in evaluation of new software, and upgrades current software and hardware as directed.
• Performs other MIS staff functions as a backup during an emergency.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or three years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the WINDOWS XX OS environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the MS OFFICE product family.
• Experience setting up PCs for applications and troubleshooting skills to determine problems in PCs.

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 personal, company, and customer goals, and are committed to our community through holiday drives and paid VTO. We also like to have fun with holidays, theme days, sweater parties, Oktoberfest, and more.

• Base Salary: $47,000 - $55,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• Eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.

• 21 days PTO to start – can earn up to 36 days over time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – several 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.

Elgin, IL