Engineer – Hardware / Electronics

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 experience
• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

What You’ll Be Part Of

This position is a Hardware engineer, leads, supports and performs design, analysis, and development of specific programs to ensure that products meet customer and HARMAN specifications, and that program milestones are achieved. Responsibility level depends on the engineer experience.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design electronic hardware for audio head units and technology for in-vehicle infotainment & ADAS systems, to meet automotive OEM and Harman requirements, owning the design through the complete life cycle of the product.
• Leads, owns or supports, depending on the role, the hardware development of audio head units and technology for in-vehicle infotainment & ADAS systems, including the embedded application of navigation, voice recognition, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, Ethernet, Video protocols, CAN, A2B, PCIe, MIPI protocols and displays technologies.
• Realization of system designs, schematics and/or schematics integration of hardware applications in the range of medium to high complexity under consideration of Harman guidelines & Customer requirements.
• Analyzes customer requirements and determines appropriate circuit implementations.
• Prepare and maintain specifications, schematics, BOMs and related documentation within development and industrialization life cycle.
• Provides guidance, review, and support to PCB layout team to release EMC optimized, signal integrity, power integrity and mechanically compliant electronic boards.
• Participate and provide feedback in schematic and PCB layout design reviews.
• Execute and document the HW verification process whereby electrical circuits are measured and checked to be within supplier and internal specifications
• Work and participate in a product team environment, supporting other team functions: software, mechanical, process, test, and quality engineering.
• Use structured problem-solving techniques to contribute to issue resolution on a variety of subjects, e.g. component, validation, manufacturing, and customer issues.
• Execute circuit design and analysis, simulation, DFMEA, WCCA tasks, to ensure the design reliability and requirements fulfillment.
• Provide after-SOP assistance - troubleshooting support for high-rate warranty returns.
• Mentor and guide other team members.
• Receives minimal level of guidance and directions from more senior team members.
• Provides technical responses to customer RFIs & RFQs.
• Support Functional Safety product lifecycle management, as required.
• Supports validation engineers in the development and review and execution of the environmental and EMC hardware validation test plans and execution. Assisting in the mitigation of issues associated with EMC/EMI compliance testing.
• Authority for engineering role: this position has the authority granted by the company, through this document, to make proposals for the benefit of the company and ensure the conformity of the product, quality, functionality and security of whoever participates in the process.
• Authority for lead and integrator roles: this position has the authority granted by the company through this document to make decisions for the benefit of the company and ensure the conformity of the product, quality, functionality and security of whoever participates in the process.
• Supports the development and review of DFMEAs. Based on the applicable FMEA guidelines/ handbooks and tools.

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• VALUES: Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion, Teamwork & Respect, and Excellence.
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. A Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with infotainment and ADAS related technologies is preferred, such as high speed SOCs, DRAM, flash, microcontrollers, CAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, LVDS video, cell modems, radio tuners, USB, audio amplifiers, displays, and linear and switching power supplies.
• Familiarity with Class AB and Class D amplifier output topologies is preferred.
• Ability to use CAD tools for schematic capture and print circuit board design.
• Familiarity with electrical simulation tools is preferred, such as ANSYS signal integrity and power integrity, SPICE, MathCAD or similar.
• Familiarity with Functional Safety product lifecycle management.
• Design-related experience in the development of analog and digital circuits, including concept design, schematic entry, measurements, testing, and failure analysis.
• Knowledge of Automotive EMC requirements is preferred, such as CISPR-25, FCC part 15, or ISO 11451.
• Knowledgeable on electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and multimeters.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with electronic circuits and determine corrective actions
• Ability to analyze and optimize circuits and designs for cost.
• Detailed understanding of electronic component technologies and capabilities.
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and methods.
• Demonstrated self-starter attitude and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously at a fast pace.
• Demonstrates the ability to transition from theoretical concept to implementation-based thinking. Very strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Strong communication skills, with good proficiency of spoken and written English.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Signal Integrity simulations and measurement experience.
• High speed circuit design and considerations experience.
• Power Supply extensive experience.
• Experience in Engineering Product Life Cycle management.
• Automotive Functional Safety Professional Certification.
• ASPICE Training/ Certification.

Things To Know

• Open to work in a hybrid mode (60% Office – 30% Home)
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What You Can Expect

• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

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