Project Manager Intern (Summer 2026)

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!

Our offer for the next step into a new career:

Project Manager Intern (Summer 2026)

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

We are seeking a Project Manager Intern (Engineering) based in Elgin, IL (Northwest of Chicago) to drive new product development projects from concept through the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases alongside our Project Managers.

HARTING's Intern Development Program (Summer 2026) 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) and how customer choices with components impact subsequent customized cable assembly product projects.
• Document detailed project plans including goals, key deliverables, resources, timelines required to achieve success, and risk mitigation plans for new product development initiatives.
• Shadow methods for managing priorities, resource allocation, risk management, budget management, and improvement in processes.
• Assist in the resolution of conflicts and bottlenecks within projects or functional areas.
• Prepare reports and track KPIs for the steering committee and management.
• Establish a trusted partner relationship with internal and external customers, internal team, and other project stakeholders.
• Build alignment and lead collaboration with other departments including: Sales, Customer Service, Custom Solutions, Product Management and Production Management.
  
  

Skills And Experience To Thrive In This Role

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• A background/interest in Project Management
  
  

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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Good Reasons To Get Started At HARTING

Benefits: Networking for our students (DE), Competitive compensation (US), Give back (US), Have fun (US), Lead a Healthy Life (US), Onsite Café (US)