About the role#
This is a full-time, paid, summer internship based in Elgin, Illinois. You will work on-site with our team to drive new product development projects through every phase, from initial concept to completion. This role provides direct exposure to industrial-grade electrical connectors and the technical side of our business.
What you'll do#
- Manage product development projects by defining goals, deliverables, and timelines.
- Create risk mitigation plans to keep projects on track.
- Shadow project managers to learn how to handle budgets, resource allocation, and priorities.
- Help resolve project bottlenecks and conflicts as they arise.
- Track KPIs and prepare status reports for management.
- Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate across departments, including Sales, Customer Service, and Production.
- Study our industrial connector product line and how customer requirements impact cable assembly projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Engineering.
- A background or interest in Project Management.
Location & details#
- Location: Elgin, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- Note: Housing is not provided.
About HARTING Technologiegruppe
HARTING Technologiegruppe is a manufacturer of industrial connection technology. Founded in 1945, the family-owned company produces solutions for the transmission of data, signals, and power. It serves industries such as automation, transportation, and renewable energy. The company operates 13 production sites and employs over 7,000 people globally.
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