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 Hardware Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and verification (pre-validation) of automotive electronic hardware with a focus on high-speed digital interfaces, RF integration, signal integrity, and EMC, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and compliant products.
What You Will Do
Design electronic schematics and support multi-layer PCB layout development for automotive applications.
Support the integration of high-speed interfaces (USB, Automotive Ethernet, video) and RF technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS) following industry and chipset design guidelines.
Apply signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC design principles throughout schematic and PCB development.
Analyze EMC requirements, perform simulations and risk assessments, and support EMC concept development.
Set up, execute, and evaluate hardware verification and EMC tests using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and near-field probes, EMC chamber.
Perform root-cause analysis of hardware and EMC issues and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, system, and validation engineers to resolve technical challenges.
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including BOMs, test reports, design reviews, FMEAs, and release documentation.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
2–3 years of hands-on experience in electronic hardware development; automotive experience is a plus.
Understanding of high-speed digital and RF design concepts, including controlled impedance, differential pairs, transmission lines, antenna integration, and wireless technologies.
Basic knowledge of EMC principles and automotive EMC standards (e.g., CISPR 25).
Experience with professional ECAD tools such as Siemens/Mentor Xpedition, Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or OrCAD.
Familiarity with simulation tools such as SPICE and electromagnetic field solvers (e.g., ANSYS HFSS).
Ability to read, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic schematics and PCB layouts.
Good communication skills in English
Bonus Points if You Have
Simulation Tools: Spice, 3D solver alike (i.e. ANSYS HFSS)
Knowledge of automotive communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, USB, SPI, I²C)
Understanding of EMC fundamentals and automotive EMC standards (e.g. CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637, IEC 61000‑x)
What Makes You Eligible
Willingness to work in a hybrid environment
Willingness to travel occasionally depending on project needs
What We Offer
A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Several years of experience in EMC design, testing, or validation
- Solid understanding of EMC fundamentals and automotive EMC standards
- Hands-on experience with EMC measurement equipment
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and PCB layouts
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills in English
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!
