HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experienceCombine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellenceAdvance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

In our environmental labs, the Product Reliability team performs climatic and mechanical hardware tests on all Automotive Electronic Devices (i.e.: Amplifier, Microphone, Accelerometer, Grill, ALT-Acoustic Lens Test; Head Unit, RADAR) before they go into serial production. HW validation tests like the following help us to ensure that our products function under all possible environmental conditions and deserve the “automotive grade” rating.

What You Will Do

Coordinate and supervise facilities actions/activities, equipment and personnel for multiple automotive business units and their phases. Officially schedule validation effortsDetermine capability and capacity of laboratory equipment. Optimize equipment utilizationEnsure calibration and maintenance activities are properly scheduled, accounted for, and documentedSupport regional budget planning for environmental testing supporting multiple business units. Propose capital equipment and operation expense needsDevelop, coach, and lead team towards achievement of individual and group goals; hire, train, evaluate employee performanceEnsure global and regional processes and procedures are followed; verifying team acceptance and adherence. Promote development of new procedures as necessarySupport any/all laboratory accreditations

What You Need to Be Successful

Other tasks in the scope of the position assigned by the direct superiorKeeping „5S“ rules specified by the companyComplying with labour safety, fire protection, environmental protection and ESD regulationsKnowledge of the design, integration, manufacturing, and testing of automotive electronics along with experience with automotive interface/communication technologiesClear understanding of environmental test procedures, execution and reportingBSEE, BSEET, BSCS, BSME or equivalent accredited degree5+ years’ environmental qualification, 3+ years’ management experience; automotive electronics industry background highly desirableHigh degree of initiative, responsibility, flexibility, motivation, and excellent interpersonal skillsFluent in English (written & verbal) is requiredFailure analysis/problem solving methodology 8D/A3

Bonus Points if You Have

Strong experience with IATF 16949 / ISO 17025. History working in an accredited laboratoryGood familiarity with MS Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)Clear understanding of organizational metrics and their use to drive changeBackground in design/operation/testing of automotive amplifiers, speakers, radios, displays, ADAS, and/or TelematicsAbility to excel working within highly dynamic situations

What Makes You Eligible

Independent job solving abilityCollaborative skillsGood communication skillsPrecise workPresentation skills

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer locationAccess to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards programAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.