Product Manager (Engineering) Intern (Summer 2027)

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Competitive compensation

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Onsite Café

Job summary

HARTING Americas seeks a Product Manager (Engineering) Intern for Summer 2027 in Elgin, IL. The intern will explore industrial-grade electrical connectors, compete insights, and support new product development with sales, engineering, and marketing teams.

On-site, paid internship with cross-functional exposure and hands-on projects. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s in Engineering with interest in engineering and business strategy, and familiarity with CAD and advanced Excel is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Interest in Engineering and business strategy.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Understand our product line of industrial-grade electrical connectors and applications.
• Conduct SWOT analyses to gain knowledge about the competition.
• Support new product development: launch timelines and promotions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and marketing.
• Create deliverables: sales literature, trainings, inventories, marketing needs.
• Ensure training and product presentations are up-to-date.
• Contribute to overall product strategy including pricing and new markets.

Skills

CAD Software

Excel proficiency

Engineering & business mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Product Manager (Engineering) Intern (Summer 2027) Job Description Product Manager (Engineering) Intern (Summer 2027) - Internship / Thesis / Temporary -

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

We are seeking aProduct Manager (Engineering) Intern based in Elgin, IL(Northwest of Chicago) to blend their interests in the technical and the strategic business aspects of engineering. Join theComponent Solutions team (with a focus on our legacy electrical connector products)to evaluate the competition in the market with the aim of generating sales and developing new business opportunities with customers.

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:

• Actively participate in gaining understanding of our product line of industrial‑grade electrical connectors (their specifications, recommended applications, current and potential customer base).
• Conduct research and SWOT analyses to gain knowledge about the competition.
• Gain familiarity and support new product development projects (launch timeline, strategic product promotions).
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with areas such as sales, engineering team, and marketing to identify productmarketingto respond to customer needs and market opportunities.
• Collect information about new products and create deliverables (sales literature, product trainings, inventory lists, marketing needs, etc.).
• Ensure training and product presentations are up‑to‑date and available.
• Collaborate with team to develop overall product strategy. Consider estimates for potential profits, inventory levels to meet market demands, product‑positioning strategies, pricing strategies, and identification of new markets and opportunities to stimulate sales.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• A background/interest in Engineeringandbusiness strategy
• Experience with 2D / 3D CAD Software a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Excel preferred (formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables)

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!

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Networking

Special networking events for our students

Competitive compensation

Salary and/or variable compensation plans with a 4% employer 401(k) match.

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!

Onsite Café

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

Location

Elgin, Illinois, United States

Position Area

Product management / Market management