A Career at HARMAN Automotive
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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
New opportunity within our large Engineering organization for a Manager Test Automation as part of a new opening position in Connectivity Test Center. This role will be part of a new team based in Bucharest which will work closely with the wider team. This is a newly formed team. Our goal is to build out our Connectivity Test Coordinating team operating from our strategic site in Bucharest providing experienced and dynamic team members to support multiple roles across our portfolio of global projects. This is an extremely exciting time to get involved, to help develop and shape innovative technology and drive change throughout the organization.
What You Will Do
Line management responsibility for all assigned Harman Test Automation Engineers at the Bucharest location, including performance, career development, and resource planning.
Functional management of external test and automation contractors, ensuring alignment to quality, automation, and delivery standards.
Ownership of test automation strategy and execution for Telematics Control Unit (TCU) validation across Connectivity Test Center domains.
Responsibility for end-to-end validation of telematics systems, including:
Vehicle-side TCU functionality (e.g., connectivity, OTA, diagnostics)
Backend/cloud integration and mobile application interfaces
Steering and planning of automation activities, including:
Resource allocation (people, test benches, HIL, tools)
Automation coverage and roadmap
Lab and vehicle validation capacity
Definition and implementation of scalable automation frameworks and test strategies aligned with continuous testing and CI/CD practices
Monitoring plans, timelines, and milestones for all cluster deliverables, ensuring alignment with vehicle program gates and release cycles.
Tracking and reporting of KPIs, including:
Automation coverage
Defect detection efficiency
Test execution stability and cycle time
Driving automation innovation, including:
AI-assisted testing approaches
Test data management and analytics
Optimization of regression and OTA validation cycles
Ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262, IATF16949) and process adherence across all testing activities.
Leading team development and performance management, including:
Coaching and mentoring
Skill development in automation and telematics domain
Building a high-performing and motivated team culture
Collaboration with global stakeholders, including:
Development teams, system engineering, and validation teams
Suppliers and external partners for TCU integration and validation activities
Acting as the main interface for automation and validation topics within the Connectivity Test Center and external organizations.
What You Need to Be Successful
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
Proven leadership experience (5+ years) managing test automation teams, including line management responsibilities.
Strong expertise in test automation methodologies, frameworks, and CI/CD integration.
Solid experience in embedded systems and automotive testing, with focus on:
Telematics Control Units (TCU)
Connected vehicle systems
End-to-end validation (vehicle, backend, mobile)
Test Automation
Hands-on understanding of:
Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, MQTT)
Connectivity technologies (Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
Experience working with distributed and cross-functional teams in global environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including defect analysis and root cause identification.
High sense of ownership, ability to work under pressure, and deliver against tight timelines.
Business fluent in English.
Bonus Points if You Have
Strong knowledge of automotive telematics and connectivity systems.
Experience with test automation in TCU/IoT environments, including:
OTA validation
Backend/cloud integration testing
HIL / test bench environments
Familiarity with tools such as: CANoe, CANalyzer, JIRA, ALM
Python-based automation frameworks
Experience introducing automation strategy at scale (coverage, framework standardization).
Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Ability to manage complex and high-pressure delivery situations.
Excellent decision-making and prioritization capabilities.
What Makes You Eligible
Willingness to travel (0–20%), domestic and international depending on project needs.
Willingness to work from the office environment (Bucharest).
Fluent in commercial and technical English.
Strong ownership mindset and ability to deliver under demanding conditions.
What We Offer
Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers
Use HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (Hybrid or Office)
Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.
Access HARMAN Web shop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG
Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.
And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.
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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 Computer Science, Electronics, or equivalent experience.
- Proven leadership experience (5+ years) managing test automation teams, including line management responsibilities.
- Strong expertise in test automation methodologies, frameworks, and CI/CD integration.
- Solid experience in embedded systems and automotive testing, focusing on Telematics Control Units (TCU), connected vehicle systems, and end-to-end validation (vehicle, backend, mobile).
- Hands-on understanding of automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, MQTT.
- Experience with connectivity technologies: Cellular, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth.
- Experience working with distributed and cross-functional teams in global environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including defect analysis and root cause identification.
- Business fluent in English.
- Willingness to travel (0-20%).
- Willingness to work from the office environment (Bucharest).
- High sense of ownership and ability to deliver under pressure and tight timelines.
- Strong knowledge of automotive telematics and connectivity systems.
- Experience with test automation in TCU/IoT environments, including OTA validation, backend/cloud integration testing, and HIL/test bench environments.
- Familiarity with tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, JIRA, ALM.
- Experience with Python-based automation frameworks.
- Experience introducing automation strategy at scale (coverage, framework standardization).
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Excellent decision-making and prioritization capabilities.
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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