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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 Senior IoT Software Developer within Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, you will design, develop, deploy, and support industrial IoT and automation software solutions for manufacturing and logistics. You will contribute to Digital Factory and Harman Meta Factory initiatives, create reusable software libraries and programming standards, and integrate connected equipment with enterprise and cloud-based applications. This is a senior individual contributor role working with Regional AME, Global IT, operational teams, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
What You Will Do
Design, implement, support, validate, commission, and hand over automation processes and Digital Factory / Industry 4.0 developments to operational teams, including Harman Meta Factory initiatives.
Develop and deploy IoT platforms and their hardware, firmware, and software components.
Develop software interfaces and APIs for seamless integration of robots, automation equipment, and other systems.
Develop and deploy reusable Harman software libraries on the standard software platform.
Identify, evaluate, and introduce manufacturing and software technologies, with a strong focus on software standardisation.
Lead the introduction, integration, and standardisation of automation equipment and technologies sourced from Chinese manufacturers.
Evaluate PLC and IoT technologies and identify, assess, audit, and support the improvement of suppliers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on robotic IoT systems for manufacturing and logistics applications.
Support integration of newly designed equipment together with Regional AME and Global IT.
Maintain technical alignment with global suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
Develop and maintain programming standards, process standards, technical documentation, and software version-control processes.
Prepare training materials and deliver training on new software technologies to colleagues and operators.
Support industrial connectivity solutions, including OPC UA and MQTT, and participate in Digital Factory use-case experiments.
Ensure compliance with applicable ISO/TS 16949, occupational health and safety, fire safety, ESD, housekeeping, and environmental requirements.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in industrial machine building and programming, or at least 5 years of industrial maintenance-support experience.
A thorough understanding of Hands-on experience with automation equipment, industrial machines, PLCs, or IoT implementation projects.
Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT and object-oriented PLC programming.
Professional software development experience using C# and Python.
Experience with Git-based version control and maintainable software-development practices.
Experience with databases and software-system architecture.
A solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL.
Ability to develop test scripts from high-level manual test steps.
Demonstrable knowledge of excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Experience working in international projects and collaborating with global partners.
Bonus Points if You Have
Practical experience with industrial connectivity technologies, particularly OPC UA and MQTT.
Experience with Digital Factory, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, or robotic IoT use cases.
Experience evaluating, auditing, or developing automation suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
Experience creating reusable software libraries, programming standards, and controlled versioning processes.
Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
SAP knowledge.
Experience integrating automation solutions from Chinese suppliers into global manufacturing standards.
What Makes You Eligible
You are fluent in written and spoken English.
You can work effectively with global, cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing locations.
You are able to support equipment testing, validation, on-site commissioning, handover, and ongoing technical support.
You meet the local legal requirements for employment in Hungary.
What We Offer
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
Tuition reimbursement
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
An 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
- At least 5 years experience in industrial machine building and programming or industrial maintenance-support.
- Hands-on experience with automation equipment, industrial machines, PLCs, or IoT implementation projects.
- Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT and object-oriented PLC programming.
- Professional software development experience using C# and Python.
- Experience with Git-based version control and maintainable software-development practices.
- Experience with databases and software-system architecture.
- Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and SQL.
- Ability to develop test scripts from high-level manual test steps.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Experience working in international projects and collaborating with global partners.
- Ability to support equipment testing, validation, on-site commissioning, handover, and ongoing technical support.
- Meet local legal requirements for employment in Hungary.
- Practical experience with OPC UA and MQTT.
- Experience with Digital Factory, Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, or robotic IoT use cases.
- Experience evaluating, auditing, or developing automation suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- Experience creating reusable software libraries, programming standards, and controlled versioning processes.
- Basic knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
- SAP knowledge.
- Experience integrating automation solutions from Chinese suppliers into global manufacturing standards.
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.
Harman Insights
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!
