Product Development Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

HARTING Americas in Elgin, IL is seeking a Product Development Intern for Summer 2027. This full-time, on-site internship offers hands-on projects, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to new product development processes. Compensation ranges from $22 to $25 per hour, based on class standing and experience.

You will use CAD tools, develop prototyping and fabrication skills, and contribute to early-stage product concepts and NPI efforts in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electric, Electro-mechanical preferred).
• Experience with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).
• Experience with prototyping and fabrication and virtual team projects.
• Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development through rapid prototyping and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products to life across markets.
• Assist with design of connector components and 3D-printed parts.
• Review technical specs and drawings to support NPI efforts.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Prototyping & fabrication

Virtual team projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

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

We are seeking a Product DevelopmentInternbased in Elgin, IL (Northwest of Chicago) to support our New Product Development Hub to focus on bringing products and solutions to life.

The team will leverage HARTING’s long standing reputation and expertise as a leader in connectivity to understand, anticipate, and address our customer’s needs. Our creative Technologists will incubate ideas and accelerate new product development across all of our existing and potential markets.

HARTING's Intern Development Program (Summer 2027) 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:

• Operate with a startup mentality in terms of speed to market, focus on rapid prototyping and testing, and working with early adopter customers to validate market potential
• Develop your skillset in the new product development process alongside our strategic stakeholders, research institutions, and other companies to formulate new productions, applications, and services
• Utilize CAD software to create and/or modify 3D models, assemblies, and drawings
• Design connector components to be 3D printed and test part designs
• Be receptive to feedback and insight from teammates for future iterations of design
• Conduct material research, and research additive and new manufacturing technologies
• Provide review of all technical specifications and drawings
• Provide support for New Product Introductions (NPI)
• Collaborate with colleagues across engineering to identify and troubleshoot customer designs.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electric, Electro-mechanical preferred)
• Experience with 3D CAD Software (Siemens NX preferred)
• Experience with prototyping and fabrication and virtual team projects
• Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit

HARTING Americasis 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!