Custom Solutions Engineer
HARTING Technology
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Job summary
HARTING Technology in Illinois seeks an engineering professional to design and deliver custom cable assemblies and modular solutions for smart infrastructure customers. You will review specifications, collaborate with customers and the sales team, and lead technical activities from concept to production.
Travel 10–15% domestically and internationally is required, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role requires aBachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related field) and 2
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field, or foreign equivalent; 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
- 2 years of experience with Product Application, Product Specification, and Product Launching; 2 years with Project Management; 2 years with development of technical offers; 2 years with cable assemblies.
- Experience designing modular design solutions connecting HVAC and building mechanicals for a large smart infrastructure customer; experience with high-speed data connectivity portfolio for semiconductor OEM; experience with designing power distribution cable for a new-to-market high amperage power distribution OEM; experience with designing power distribution (NVidia & Eaton).
Responsibilities
- Provide custom solutions meeting all technical and regulatory requirements using specialized connectors and capabilities.
- Collaborate with customers to complete customized assemblies with value-added solutions (custom-designed cable assemblies and wire harnesses).
- Work directly with customers and sales team to custom-design and determine product requirements.
- Review and parse all technical specifications and drawings for customized solutions.
- Estimate production times, bill of materials, and tooling to generate quotations.
- Provide technical consultation, leadership, and liaison with outside vendors.
- Support New Product Introductions (NPI).
- Travel to customer locations to support implementation of new assemblies.
- Coordinate with Quality Engineer to establish root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Telecommuting options include 3 days in office, 2 days work-from-home; 10–15% travel domestically and internationally.
Skills
Education
Job description
Use technical knowledge of specialized connectors and capabilities to provide the customer with a custom solution that meets all technical and regulatory requirements.
Work with customers to complete customized assemblies with value-added solutions such as custom-designed cable assemblies and wire harness solutions.
Work directly with the customers and the sales team to custom-design and determine product requirements.
Review and parse all technical specifications and drawings for customized solutions ordered by customers.
Estimate production times, bill of materials, and tooling to generate a quotation for the customer.
Provide technical consultation, leadership, and liaison with outside vendors for products and materials used to manufacture value-added cable assemblies.
Provide support for New Product Introductions (NPI).
Travel to customer locations to support the implementation of new assemblies.
Work closely with the Quality Engineer and others to establish root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Telecommuting options include: 3 days required in office, 2 days optional work‑from‑home. This position also requires 10‑15% domestic and international travel.
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field, or foreign equivalent and 2 years of relevant engineering experience in Engineering Coordinator, Field Sales, Engineering Analyst, or relevant engineer role.
This position also requires 2 years of experience with Product Application, Product Specification, and Product Launching; 2 years of experience with Project Management; 2 years of experience with development of technical offers; 2 years of experience with cable assemblies; experience with designing and creating modular design solutions connecting HVAC and supporting building mechanicals for a large smart infrastructure customer; experience with creating high‑speed data connectivity portfolio for semiconductor OEM (required development of a new manufacturing process to support the physical design); experience with designing power distribution cable for a new‑to‑market high amperage power distribution OEM in the smart infrastructure market; and experience with designing power distribution (NVidia & Eaton). Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience.
- HARTING’s Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
- Competitive pay: $87,610 - $93,106.52
- 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stay with us (36 days after 10 years of service).
- 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 working policy.
- 401(k) with a 4% dollar‑for‑dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility.
- Competitive compensation Salary and/or variable compensation plans with a 4% employer 401(k) match.
- Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement We understand how important continuing education and professional development is to our employees, and we want to ensure we are supporting you in these endeavors!
- Give back Cultivate a healthy community with paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and partnerships with local organizations.
- Have fun Celebrate and have fun at a number of company‑wide parties and get‑togethers throughout the year.
- Lead a Healthy Life A variety of wellness and benefits options to meet your individual and family needs such as a monthly fitness reimbursement to be used toward any eligible wellness related activity!
- Take time off Rest and relax with paid holidays and a very generous paid time‑off program.
- Enjoy a wide assortment of food options that provides breakfast and lunch at a low cost to team members.
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