Senior Innovation Engineer - Thermal Fluids (Hybrid)

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

Hybrid working policy

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

HARTING Americas in Elgin, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Innovation Engineer to bring new technologies to life through co-creation with partners and early adopter customers. You’ll develop functional prototypes and validate solutions that may extend beyond HARTING’s core business, with a focus on rapid prototyping and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work in a hybrid environment, travel up to 15%, and contribute to patent activity while shaping product development across regional and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.
• 10+ years of experience in new product development.
• Proficient with analytical software tools (e.g., CAD, MATLAB, etc.) used for design, testing and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong networking skills and the desire to work in a cross-functional team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: you are a maker.
• Travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

10+ years of experience in new product

Entrepreneurial mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

CAD

MATLAB

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in engineering

Tools

CAD tools

MATLAB

Job description

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

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!

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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.

Benefits

• 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!

Benefits: Be a key player (US), Competitive compensation (US), Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US), Take time off (US)