Introduction: 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 Product Release Coordinator and Variant Coding Engineer, you will be responsible for managing product releases, coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders, and ensuring accurate variant coding across programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely, error‑free product releases while maintaining consistency between engineering data, configurations, and product variants throughout the lifecycle.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate product releases across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program teams.
- Manage release schedules, milestones, and dependencies to ensure on‑time deliveries.
- Own and maintain variant coding and configuration data across platforms and product lines.
- Validate correctness and consistency of feature codes, options, and variants.
- Ensure alignment between engineering BOMs, product configurations, and release documentation.
- Support change management activities, including ECR/ECO analysis and implementation.
- Track, analyze, and report release readiness, risks, and dependencies.
- Act as a single point of contact for release‑related coordination and communication.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and customer requirements.
What Makes You Eligible
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science or related disciplines).
- 3 to 6 years of experience in product release coordination, configuration management, or variant coding.
- Hands-on experience working in automotive or embedded product environments.
- Experience coordinating with cross‑functional global teams.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) and release processes.
- Hands-on experience with variant coding, configuration management, or product options handling.
- Working knowledge of BOM structures, part numbers, and change management workflows.
- Experience using tools such as PLM systems, Excel, Jira, Confluence, or similar tracking tools.
- Ability to analyze complex data and ensure accuracy across variants and releases.
- Strong organizational and attention‑to‑detail skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, milestone‑driven environment.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Prior experience in automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier environments.
- Hands-on exposure to SAP / Teamcenter / Windchill / PTC / similar PLM tools.
- Knowledge of vehicle variants, feature coding, or market‑specific configurations.
- Experience supporting multiple programs/releases simultaneously.
- Exposure to quality, homologation, or regulatory considerations in product releases.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant
- Chance to work with a renowned German OEM
- You are expected to work all 5 days in a week in office
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 Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Computer Science or related disciplines)
- 3 to 6 years of experience in product release coordination, configuration management, or variant coding
- Hands-on experience in automotive or embedded product environments
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) and release processes
- Experience using tools such as PLM systems, Excel, Jira, Confluence
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!
