Field Application Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions…..

We are seeking aField Application Engineer Intern based in Elgin, IL(Northwest of Chicago) to learn and contribute to our team of Field Application Engineers who are a critical technical resource to our customer base and sales team, providing further insight into HARTING products, their applications, and supporting the troubleshooting process for customers both virtually and in the field. The Field Application Engineering team is the go-to for any technical question!

HARTING's Intern Development Program (Summer 2026) consists of full-time, paid, and on-site internships. Our internships are an opportunity to work on hands-on projects with your team, to work cross-functionally with other departments, and gain exposure to the technical aspects of our company.Please note: we do not provide housing in Illinois.

For technical intern roles, pay ranges from $ 22-25 per hour, commensurate with student's class standing and experience.

You will have the opportunity to be exposed to the following:

• Actively participate in gaining understanding of our product line of industrial-grade electrical connectors (their specifications, recommended applications, current and potential customer base).
• Learn how technical consultative sales teams like ours have a focus on “designing-in” real solutions for our customers, and how this team support the “winning process” through developing a comprehensive technical solution and proposal, providing technical support, building a Bill of Materials, and coordinating prototype/sample builds.
• Support the creation of technical drawings and documentation per customer requirements.
• Assists Engineering in cable assembly and backplane designs. This includes selecting parts, writing assembly procedures and quoting.
• Maintain and create technical documentation for customized components (i.e. private label, customized, modified, kitted parts).
• Maintain and create technical presentations and trainings for customers and internal HARTING personnel focused on product specifications, capabilities, and applications.
• Support the FAE, Sales and Marketing Teams with activities related to samples, preparation for events, training, certifications and listings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Master's in Engineering / Business, or MBA.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products or equivalent (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with 2D / 3D CAD Software a plus

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. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!