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 every day.
A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role
Responsible for contributing to AME Test Engineering functions in the company and activities to ensure the complete satisfaction of the internal and external clients, the maximum efficiency of the operation, and minimizing production costs under the highest safety standards.
The employee has testing design and development skills set to ensure the conformity of the product, its quality, functionality, and the health and safety of the person who intervenes in the process, according to quality, safety, and environmental systems and customer-specific requirements.
What You Will Do
- Work with external manufacturing partners to define production testing requirements, validation plans for test systems, and define their ongoing monitoring and verification activities
- Actively support the other engineering areas.
- Provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineering.
- Contribute of improving KPI and standards.
- Collaborate with continuous improvement in the way the test systems are developed and managed, and ensure that the personnel using the test facilities receive adequate training and support.
- Provide technical expertise & support to engineering and production teams.
- Analyze project/internal requirements and specifications, and translate these into test development specifications.
- Develop test applications based on test specifications and project requirements.
- Analyze existing test packages to debug issues, add features, or make modifications in test applications.
- Develop and monitor the development of test equipment design and test fixtures design to ensure accuracy and standardization in product testing.
- Support the standardization of the test application platform and test equipment.
- Collaborate with the ENG test team during NPI test definition and development when required.
- Responsible for supporting CFT to reduce false defects on testers through continuous improvement.
- Support and participate in activities driven by HPS, such as 5’S, KAIZEN, OTHERs.
- Able to detect or perform methodical troubleshooting on the test equipment.
- Propose Test equipment improvements.
- Able to report daily activities to the leader.
- Final Acceptance Test with suppliers on site to release the acceptance of the Test Systems.
- Able to use all digital platforms used into Harman system, such as SAP, Windchill, and Agile.
- Test equipment capacity study.
- Create Work Instructions.
- Track and meet Plant & Individual KPI´s
- Collaborate on the definition of the AME Test area CAPEX
- Evaluate and proceed to buy new or replace current test equipment.
- Ensure that all Test internal procedures are followed by test engineers and technicians.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Education: MS in electrical engineering or computer engineering. Would consider a bachelor’s degree with proper experience.
- Experience: 8 or more years of experience in electronics testing in high-mix products.
- Knowledge of electronic design for testability requirements.
- Knowledge in LabVIEW/Test Stand/Process Model test development platform or equivalent platform for test development.
- Knowledge of different electrical manufacturing test strategies
- Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering. Demonstrated Control/digital knowledge.
- High knowledge of digital and Analog electronic design.
- CAD file rendering. CAD file program editors. Use of Gerber, X-Y, and BOM files
- PLC, DIO, DAQ programming and protocol.
- Programming skills on CAN, LIN & GPIB bus protocols.
- NI LabVIEW, certificate on CORE 1,2,3 at least (Preferred).
- Experience in PCBA troubleshooting atthe component level.
- Able to use measuring instrumentation such as Vernier, micrometer, oscilloscope, audio analyzer, multimeter, and LCR.
- Able to read Drawings and Schematic files.
- Functional FCT/EOL Programming, Development, and deployment.
- Design for Testing DFT report analysis. Able to use DFT software (Testway, Valor, FAB, etc.).
- Able to perform equipment validation (TMV Test Method Validation) through GR&R or Attribute Assessment, with the adequate Statistics tool ensuring an optimal equipment operation.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Professional certifications - Six Sigma, LabVIEW, Test Stand, GD&T.
- Global experience - collaboration with teams in various geographies
- Knowledge ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UL, CCC
What Makes You Eligible
- Integrity.
- Innovation.
- Inclusion.
- Teamwork & Respect.
- Excellence.
- Leadership.
- Change Orientation.
- Collaboration.
- Judgment.
- Result Driven.
- Demonstrated skill in SQL/ Java/Python script development.
- Database development and MES integration.
- Boundary Scan programming and debugging.
- Quality Systems and Standards (VDA, UL, ISO 9001-2000, 14000, and AIAG Manuals).
- Follow and lead problem-solving tools such as 8D, Core Tools, and Six Sigma.
- Interpersonal skills
- English 90%
- Key competencies: Leadership, Collaboration, change orientation, Judgment, Results-driven.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
- 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.
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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.
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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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!
