Senior Innovation Engineer - Thermal Fluids (Hybrid)

HARTING Inc. of North America; Bowes (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary 15% annual bonus

21 days PTO

Healthcare benefits

Retirement match

Hybrid work policy

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Harting Inc. of North America is seeking a Senior Innovation Engineer (Thermal Fluids) based in Elgin, Illinois with a hybrid work schedule. The role centers on bringing new technologies to life via co-creation with partners, rapid prototyping, and validating solutions with early adopter customers.

A strong background in Thermal Fluids and multi-disciplinary collaboration is required. The candidate will lead projects across regional and international teams, manage lab equipment, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in engineering or related field preferred.
• 10+ years in new product development.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and project management.

Responsibilities

• Ideation and development of new innovative products with validation to customer requirements.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams and manage projects.
• Focus on rapid prototyping and testing with early adopters to validate market potential.
• Communicate results and market potential to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support patent applications for new developments.
• Travel up to 15% for customer appointments and industry events.
• Collaborate across regional and international teams to drive complex projects.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment as necessary.

Skills

New product development

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Innovation Engineer - Thermal Fluids (Hybrid) (2501)

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

We are seeking a Senior Innovation Engineer (based in Elgin, Illinois; Hybrid Schedule) to focus on bringing new technologies to life through co-creation with partners, creation of functional industrial prototypes and working with early adopter customers to validate solutions. Deliverables include prototypes with increasing maturity level that may be significantly different from HARTING's core business. In addition to partnering with the team on these activities, we are seeking someone with a background in Thermal Fluids to support.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives.

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

• Ideation, conceptualization, and development of new innovative products, including validation of development results in line with customer requirements in the field of connectivity.
• Close coordination with internal and external customers or project teams, as well as project management.
• Focus on rapid prototyping and testing, as well as collaboration with early adopters to validate market potential.
• Communicating results and market potential to both technical and non-technical stakeholders or audiences.
• Supporting the patent application process to protect new developments.
• Participation in industry and trade and industry fairs, as well as willingness to travel for customer appointments.
• Scan and scout new technologies to pursue innovative approaches and applications.
• Initiate, plan, and execute projects with multiple levels of complexity that may require collaboration across regional and international teams.
• Maintain, operate and manage lab equipment as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 15%.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Bachelors degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering preferred, but also includes Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field.)
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering or other applicable technical field preferred.
• Passionate and open minded with an entrepreneurial mindset: you are a “maker.”
• Enthusiastic about technology in core applications as well as adjacent related fields and scientific disciplines.
• 10+ years of experience in new product development.
• Strong networking skills and the desire to work in a cross-functional team.
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the fundamental scientific process and engineering principles.
• Proficient with analytical software tools (e.g., CAD, MATLAB, etc.) used for design, testing and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that allow you to effectively present ideas to executives and customers.

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 base salary: $80,000 - $140,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• This role is eligible for a 15% 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, and a hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!