Custom Solutions Engineer

Job Description Custom Solutions Engineer Position type: Full-time Type of contract: Permanent 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! 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….. Responsibilities: Use technical knowledge of specialized connectors and capabilities to provide the customer with a custom solution that meets all technical and regulatory requirements. Work with customers to complete customized assemblies with value-added solutions such as custom-designed cable assemblies and wire harness solutions. Work directly with the customers and the sales team to custom-design and determine product requirements. Review and parse all technical specifications and drawings for customized solutions ordered by customers. Estimate production times, bill of materials, and tooling to generate a quotation for the customer. Provide technical consultation, leadership, and liaison with outside vendors for products and materials used to manufacture value-added cable assemblies. Provide support for New Product Introductions (NPI). Travel to customer locations to support the implementation of new assemblies. Work closely with the Quality Engineer and others to establish root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions. ***Telecommuting options include: 3 days required in office, 2 days optional work-from-home. This position also requires 10-15% domestic and international travel. Job Requirements: This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field, or foreign equivalent and 2 years of relevant engineering experience in Engineering Coordinator, Field Sales, Engineering Analyst, or relevant engineer role. This position also requires 2 years of experience with Product Application, Product Specification, and Product Launching; 2 years of experience with Project Management; 2 years of experience with development of technical offers; 2 years of experience with cable assemblies; experience with designing and creating modular design solution connecting HVAC and supporting building mechanicals for a large smart infrastructure customer; experience with creating high-speed data connectivity portfolio for semiconductor OEM (required development of a new manufacturing process to support the physical design); experience with designing power distribution cable for a new-to-market high amperage power distribution OEM in the smart infrastructure market; and experience with designing power distribution (NVidia & Eaton). ***Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, and experience. 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! Visit us on LinkedIn! 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 pay: $87,610 - $93,106.52 Benefits 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days after 10 years of service). 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) Information at a Glance Recruiter Photo: Contact person: Company Code: HARTING Inc. of North America Recruiter phone: LinkedIn URL Recruiter: Job Location (Short): Elgin, Illinois, United States Region: Position area: Product management / Market management