HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.
A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.
The Senior Benchmarking Engineer is responsible for evaluating and comparing the performance of Harman products against best-in-class industry competitors. The primary focus is on assessing and analyzing the product functionality, costs and key features to determine the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the product under evaluation.
Your Team
This position will report to the Benchmarking Engineering Lead and will be an individual contributor role with no direct or indirect reports.
What You Will Do
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Evaluate competitors and industry benchmarks to understand how Harman products compares in terms of total value
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Teardown (dismantle) of competitor benchmark products and analyze from a system/sub-system to component level; Identify key features and benefits that contribute to the overall value of the product
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Create summary of Materials BOM, functionality characteristics & Manufacturing characteristics
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Implement reliable benchmarking methodologies, processes and tools to assess the performance of Harman Automotive products such as
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Intelligent Cockpit,
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Car Audio,
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Connectivity
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ADAS)
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Establish Benchmarking database in a structured manner & publish quantitative data on a regular basis to stakeholders
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Remain current and conduct though research on technology, market monitoring OEM's, & competitors for future emerging trends of all Harman Products
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Propose improvements based on benchmarking findings to support VM ideation
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Participate in Ideation events – explain key functions, properties, key facts, highlights, and interaction of the different components
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Divisional Technology, engineering, manufacturing, and quality
What You Need
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering
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Minimum 5 years work experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Product development VA/VE of preferably automotive systems
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Engineering electrical and automotive (E)/mechanical components
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Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience in reverse engineering high technology electronics products and related data analysis
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Fundamental knowledge in electronic, electrical & mechanical component integrated into an assembly
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Need to be able to identify & analyze why parts are made the way they are / design configuration / make innovative recommendations (clever /smart / ideas) to Advance development for functional design solutions which could improve the design.
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Experience with complex components, modules, assemblies
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Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical topics through structure solutions. Must be able to influence others to drive alignment on proposed technical solutions.
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Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively present complex technical topics
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Experience working in a fast paced, highly measured, results focused environment
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Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global organization
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Accepts overall accountability
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Fluency in English
What is Nice to Have
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Master’s degree in engineering
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Experience in developing costs models for component, modules, assemblies
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Commercial basics in Procurement, controlling and accounting
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Advanced manufacturing engineering
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Experience with automotive electronic systems is highly desirable, including experience selecting and/or recommending automotive grade electrical components
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Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and best practices with teammates
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Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions
What Makes You Eligible
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Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
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Be willing to work in an office in EU(Any)/NA(Novi)/APAC(Shanghai) or work remotely full-time with occasional trips to all HARMAN locations......
What We Offer
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Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
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Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
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Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
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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.
Top Skills
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!
