About the Role
We are hiring a EMI/EMC Simulation Engineer to build and lead an enterprise-grade virtual EMI/EMC capability that meaningfully reduces reliance on late-stage physical chamber design validation and accelerates first-time pass for complex automotive electronics. You will define the workflows, modeling standards, correlation methodology, and toolchains to deliver predictive CE/RE/BCI/RI outcomes with engineering-grade confidence. This role requires deep physics knowledge, pragmatic simplification skills, and strong cross-functional leadership across EE design, mechanical, systems, firmware, test labs, and suppliers.
What You Will Do
Own the virtual EMI/EMC roadmap: define the modeling architecture and V3 workflows for Conducted Emissions (CE), Radiated Emissions (RE), Conducted Immunity (BCI), and Radiated Immunity (RI) across product lines.
Build a scalable hybrid simulation workflow: partition problems across quasi-static extraction, PEEC/MTL cable modeling, full-wave 3D EM, and circuit co-simulation, choosing the right physics fidelity per frequency band and geometry scale.
Translate software operating modes into EM-realistic sources: develop mode libraries and convert them into calibrated per-rail current spectra/time waveforms and switching-node stimuli.
Lead correlation and validation campaigns: design correlation experiments and quantify model accuracy and establish acceptance criteria and model governance.
Establish cross-SBU modeling standards: mesh guidelines, uncertainty budgets, parameter sweeps/DOE, Monte Carlo plans; document best practices and train the broader team.
Provide actionable EMC guidance during architecture, schematic, layout, and mechanical integration to prevent issues before prototype builds.
Drive toolchain integration and automation in PLM, manage compute strategy.
Partner with test labs and suppliers: align virtual models with real fixtures; ensure vendor component models are fit for simulation.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience in simulation engineering, with at least 3 years in EMI/EMC simulations for automotive electronics.
Deep EM fundamentals: expert-level understanding of Maxwell-based EM, and when to use full-wave vs special cases including coupling mechanisms, CM/DM conversion, resonance, radiation, and shielding effectiveness.
Demonstrated track record of leading technical projects, preferably in regulated industries such as automotive, aerospace, or healthcare.
Experience working in cross-functional and global teams, driving alignment between technical and business objectives.
Tool proficiency with at least one major stack: Ansys AEDT or Siemens EDA
Solid understanding of automotive development processes and standards e.g., CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ASPICE.
Good leadership and communication skills: ability to guide teams, engage with executives, and translate technical concepts into business value.
Bonus Points if You Have
Experience simulating EMC at system/vehicle level (harness networks, multi-module coupling) and deploying design-to-validation workflows in production organizations.
Expertise in nonlinear EMC phenomena and co-simulation: TVS/ESD behavior, ferrite saturation, SMPS mode transitions, and mapping induced disturbances to software-defined functional criteria.
Experience building model libraries (connectors, CMCs, ferrites, absorbers), and post-processing tools that emulate compliance receivers (RBW/VBW, detectors).
HPC/GPU acceleration experience for EM workloads, and best practices for model version control, automation, and traceability
What Makes You Eligible
Fluency in German and English languages, both spoken and written.
Willingness to travel domestic and international on a need basis (20%).
Willingness to relocate to your primary office location.
What We Offer
HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
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 and Electronics Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in simulation engineering
- At least 3 years of experience in EMI/EMC simulations for automotive electronics
- Expert-level understanding of Maxwell-based electromagnetics, coupling mechanisms, common-mode/differential-mode conversion, resonance, radiation, and shielding effectiveness
- Experience leading technical projects, preferably in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, or another regulated industry
- Experience working in cross-functional and global teams
- Proficiency with Ansys AEDT or Siemens EDA
- Understanding of automotive development processes and standards including CISPR 25, ISO 11452, and ASPICE
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Fluency in German and English, spoken and written
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Willingness to relocate to the primary office location
- Experience with system- or vehicle-level EMC simulation
- Expertise in nonlinear EMC phenomena and co-simulation, including TVS/ESD behavior, ferrite saturation, and SMPS mode transitions
- Experience building model libraries and compliance-receiver post-processing tools
- HPC/GPU acceleration experience for electromagnetic workloads
- Experience with model version control, automation, and traceability
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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!
