Digital Manufacturing Engineer

HARTING Technology Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Engineer to enhance their manufacturing processes through innovative digital solutions. This role involves collaborating with global teams to implement systems like MES and SCADA, utilizing programming languages such as Python and JavaScript, and integrating OT systems with enterprise solutions. The company offers a vibrant work culture and competitive benefits, including generous paid time off and a 401(k) match. If you're passionate about driving digital transformation in manufacturing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 21 days

Health insurance options

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) with 4% match

Hybrid work options

5% discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing supporting operations technology.
• Experience with programming in OT languages such as Python and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects including requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop and support manufacturing systems and improve processes.

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Programming (Python, JavaScript, C#)

SQL Databases

Cloud-based Data Analytics

OT Integration Technologies (OPC, MQTT)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology

Tools

MES

QMS

PLCs

SCADA

Data Historians

CMMS

Job description

Join to apply for the Digital Manufacturing Engineer role at HARTING Technology Group.

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 employ around 6,000 people at our headquarters in Espelkamp and worldwide. Here, you’ll find great colleagues, opportunities, and innovations in IoT and AI. We remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business grounded in high-tech. Here’s to your future with us!

Our offer for your next career step:

Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Join HARTING, a leader in connectivity products and custom solutions. We are seeking a Digital Manufacturing Engineer (based in Elgin, Illinois) to collaborate with global and regional teams on digital solutions in IIOT/SC/OT. Reporting to the Digitalization and Automation Lead, you will help further digitalize our manufacturing facility.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to customers and a go-to source for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner with OEMs and distribution channels on standard and value-added products, as well as product development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing technical projects: requirements, budgets, timelines, changes.
• Utilizing technology to improve manufacturing processes.
• Leading workshops to understand and document manufacturing requirements.
• Developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing systems like MES, QMS, PLCs, SCADA, Data Historians, CMMS, and computer vision.
• Programming in OT languages such as Python, JavaScript, C#.
• Working with SQL databases, writing complex queries.
• Implementing OT integration technologies like OPC and MQTT.
• Designing cloud-based data analytics and reports.
• Integrating OT systems with enterprise solutions via REST API.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills and experience required:

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

About HARTING Americas:

A subsidiary of the German-based HARTING Technology Group, a global leader in industrial connectivity. We develop durable, reliable products for machinery, robotics, automation, transportation, logistics, energy, and data centers. As a family-owned company with over 75 years of history, we focus on creating value and shaping the future with innovative technologies. We foster a vibrant work culture with community engagement, celebrations, and fun events.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary: $80,000 - $100,000, plus a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• Paid time off: Starting at 21 days, up to 36 days.
• Health insurance options, life, AD&D, disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, hybrid work.
• 401(k) with 4% match.

Additional info:

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and IT

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing