Head of Automation and Digitalization

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and bonus structure

Discretionary annual bonus

21 days PTO; more with tenure

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Parental leave; tuition and fitness Re

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

HARTING Americas, part of HARTING Technology Group, seeks a Head of Automation & Digitalization to lead automation projects from concept to implementation. The role aligns with global engineering standards, drives operational excellence, and supports global expansion initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a technical degree in mechatronics/robotics, experience with custom equipment, and strong leadership skills to develop talent and collaborate across markets and supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, robotics, or similar.
• Experience in custom equipment development, industrial automation, robotics, or integrated manufacturing systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation development projects from concept through implementation.
• Align with global engineering standards and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with the U.S. market, including customer, production teams and supply chain.
• Test and implement digital solutions in a hands-on environment.
• Support plant and layout expansion in a dynamic, fast-moving setting.
• Train others and develop talent.

Skills

Automation development

Robotics

Industrial controls

Cross-functional leadership

Digitalization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Robotics

Tools

PLC architecture

Motion systems

Electrical design

Job description

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

The Head of automation & digitalization is responsible for leading automation development projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with global engineering standards and operational excellence, The position will play a critical role in shaping future manufacturing technologies, improving process efficiency, and supporting global expansion initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Developing new machines and process concepts will be one of your core responsibilities
• Translating market need into production, automation and digitalization
• Close collaboration with the U.S market, including customer, production teams and Supply chain
• Testing and implementing digital solutions in a hands-on environment
• You will support plant and layout expansion in a dynamic, fast-moving setting
• You will train other and develop talent

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Technical Degree or bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, robotics or similar.
• Working in an international environment
• Strong sense of technical curiosity
• Strong experience in custom equipment development, industrial automation, robotics, or integrated manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of PLC architecture, industrial controls, motion systems, pneumatics, and electrical design.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

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!

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• Competitive salary : $110,000 - $140,000 (commensurate with experience)
• This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• 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.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

Good reasons to get started at HARTING

Play an important role within a growing, global, family-owned technology manufacturing company.

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!

Enjoy a wide assortment of food options that provides breakfast and lunch, at a low cost to team members.

Take time off

Rest and relax with paid holidays and a very generous paid time-off program.