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Automation Manufacturing Engineer

HARTING Technology Group
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026 CLOSED ON 5/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Manufacturing Engineer position at HARTING Technology Group?

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 headquarters 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 an Automation Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing - logistic processes and methods for all customized assembly capabilities manufactured in North America in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; The automation manufacturing engineer recommends and implements improvements to production/logistic processes, methods and controls but also coordinates new production automation projects.

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

  • Lead automation/logistics projects
  • Create concepts for data and interfaces architecture
  • Development and preparation of specific topic related layout drawings
  • Distribution of prepared documents to the responsible coordinators of third parties
  • Support production related automation topics
  • Research creates and implements new methods of logistic processes to achieve maximum production capacity and efficiency.
  • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning logistic workflows, space requirements, and equipment layout
  • Develops procedures and comply with these for the control, issuing, storing and archiving of drawings, procedures and specifications.
  • Provides technical consultation, leadership, and liaison with outside vendors for products and materials used to manufacture customized assemblies
  • For new product Introduction, provides review of all technical specifications and drawings
  • Performs process/logistic analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
  • Keeps up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry.
  • Provides technical support/training for production personnel. Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.
  • Utilize statistical data which in turn helps the team to clearly identify the future requirements of manufacturing.
  • Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
  • Other tasks as assigned by Manager.

Skills And Experience To Thrive In This Role

  • 3-5 years in PLC Programming and Automated Assembly
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS) in engineering or relevant experience may substitute for the required degree
  • Excellent written, oral and communication skills
  • Data analytics, interface architecture and AutoCAD
  • Willingness to travel

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)

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