Project Engineer

Project Engineer is a hybrid role based in Elgin, IL focused on coordinating customized cable assembly projects from technical definition through production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local technical and economic contact for projects, managing project realization with technical engineering
• Support new solution development with design and manufacturing considerations
• Drive introduction of new product designs into production
• Collaborate across departments and regions with project stakeholders
• Interpret and apply customer specifications for customized solutions
• Understand customer drawings and technical specifications
• Prepare engineering documentation for project needs
• Create customer quotations and proposals in line with company policy
• Manage customized project execution using technical engineering and calculations based on the HARTING product portfolio, auxiliary products, and production capacities
• Partner with the Global Business Unit for HARTING Custom Solutions (cable assembly) to develop fit-for-purpose solutions with design for manufacturing considerations
• Work with relevant regional departments and the local subsidiary to support product design, development, and market introduction of HARTING Custom Solutions
• Support preparation of designs and engineering specifications for supply chain/purchasing and for customer presentations
• Act as a local contact point for technical and economical topics across local, regional, and global counterparts
• Travel up to 10%

Requirements

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

Location & Work Style

• Elgin, IL (hybrid)

Compensation

• Base salary: USD 90,000 - 120,000 per year (commensurate with experience; subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Bonus: eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus

Benefits

• PTO: 21 days to start; can quickly earn more up to 36 days max
• Insurance: medical, dental, and vision with several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options
• Disability & life coverage: company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability at no cost to employee
• Additional support: paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and fitness reimbursement
• Work arrangement: hybrid working policy
• 401(k): 4% dollar-for-dollar match; fully vested upon eligibility