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
About the Role
As a Advanced EMC Expert, you will act as a technical authority for electromagnetic compatibility across complex automotive electronic systems. You will define EMC strategies, guide system and hardware architecture decisions, and lead the resolution of complex EMC issues across multiple projects. In this role, you will also mentor engineers and represent EMC topics internally and externally.
What You Will Do
- Act as EMC subject-matter expert and technical lead across development projects.
- Define EMC concepts, design rules, and best practices at system, module, and PCB level.
- EMC Schematic and PCB design, mechanical design, grounding system, shielding, return path.
- EMC design and optimization supported by simulation using HFSS, CST, Spice, or other similar tools.
- Lead EMC risk assessments and design reviews from concept to series production.
- Define and oversee EMC validation strategies, including pre-compliance and certification testing.
- Analyze complex EMC issues and drive root cause analysis and mitigation strategies.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and external test laboratories on EMC topics.
- Support homologation and certification activities (e.g. CE, FCC, ECE R10).
- Mentor and technically coach EMC engineers and hardware developers.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of EMC methodologies.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in EMC engineering for automotive or complex electronic systems.
- Deep knowledge of international and OEM-specific EMC standards and regulations.
- Proven hands-on experience with advanced EMC measurements and troubleshooting.
- Strong system-level understanding of high-speed interfaces and power distribution concepts.
- Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions across teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience influencing system architecture and platform-level EMC concepts.
- Experience acting as EMC lead or technical authority in large programs.
- Automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier background.
- iNARTE EMC certification or equivalent.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to work in a hybrid environment.
- Willingness to travel as required by project or customer needs.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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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.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- Extensive experience in EMC engineering for automotive systems
- Deep knowledge of EMC standards and regulations
- Hands-on experience with advanced EMC measurements
- Strong understanding of high-speed interfaces and power distribution
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
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