Field Application Engineer Intern — Paid On-Site 2026

HARTING Inc. of North America; Bowes (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HARTING Inc. of North America in Elgin, IL is seeking a Field Application Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. This on-site, full-time internship offers hands-on projects, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to technical aspects of our company.

You will learn how our technical sales teams design-in solutions, develop BOMs, and provide field support. The role includes CAD-related design work, creating documentation, and supporting engineering with assemblies and training

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Master’s in Engineering or Business, or MBA preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support Field Application Engineers with technical inquiries in design and troubleshooting.
• Learn about our product line of industrial-grade electrical connectors and applications.
• Assist in creating technical drawings and documentation per customer requirements.
• Assist Engineering with cable assembly and backplane designs, parts selection, and quoting.
• Maintain technical documentation for customized components and prepare trainings for customers.

Skills

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s in Engineering / Business

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD Software

Job description

HARTING Inc. of North America in Elgin, IL is seeking a Field Application Engineer Intern to join our team for Summer 2026. This on-site, full-time internship offers hands-on projects, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to technical aspects of our company.

You will learn how our technical sales teams design-in solutions, develop BOMs, and provide field support. The role includes CAD-related design work, creating documentation, and supporting engineering with assemblies and training