Product Manager (Engineering) Intern (Summer 2027)

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We are seeking a Product Manager (Engineering) Intern based in Elgin, IL (Northwest of Chicago) to blend their interests in the technical and the strategic business aspects of engineering. Join the Component Solutions team (with a focus on our legacy electrical connector products) to evaluate the competition in the market with the aim of generating sales and developing new business opportunities with customers.

HARTING's Intern Development Program (Summer 2027) 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).

• Conduct research and SWOT analyses to gain knowledge about the competition.

• Gain familiarity and support new product development projects (launch timeline, strategic product promotions).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with areas such as sales, engineering team, and marketing to identify product marketing to respond to customer needs and market opportunities.

• Collect information about new products and create deliverables (sales literature, product trainings, inventory lists, marketing needs, etc.).

• Ensure training and product presentations are up-to-date and available.

• Collaborate with team to develop overall product strategy. Consider estimates for potential profits, inventory levels to meet market demands, product-positioning strategies, pricing strategies, and identification of new markets and opportunities to stimulate sales.

Skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• A background/interest in Engineering and business strategy

• Experience with 2D / 3D CAD Software a plus

• Advanced knowledge of Excel preferred (formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables)

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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