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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 Test Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, performance, and functionality of our products through comprehensive testing procedures. You will be responsible for reviewing circuit designs, developing and optimizing test systems, analysing test data, and providing valuable insights to improve product reliability and performance. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering and manufacturing processes. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and R&D, to ensure products meet the highest standards of excellence.
What You Will Do
- Review circuit board designs to ensure they meet testability requirements.
- Provide support to manufacturing by conducting failure analysis, debugging test equipment, and minimizing intermittent failures and downtime.
- Generate test reports, analyse test data, and prepare documentation with recommendations.
- Regularly review test equipment designs, data, and RMA issues with the team.
- Possess advanced knowledge and expertise in TestStand and LabVIEW, including test system development.
- Demonstrate proficiency in vision development and image processing systems, including knowledge of vision systems like Cognex and Banner.
- Have experience in C++ development and executing logic.
- Possess hands-on experience with PXI controllers, PCI, and troubleshooting related systems.
- Have experience with RF testing and related logic, as well as knowledge of vision systems.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of CAN and LIN protocols.
- Direct and guide engineering and technical personnel on the operation of test equipment and control apparatus.
- Coordinate engineering activities related to the development, procurement, installation, and calibration of testing instruments, equipment, and control devices to record and analyze test data.
- Optimize test conditions, sequences, and phases of operations.
- Oversee the operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.
- Conduct moderately complex engineering tests on both standard and custom devices.
- Analyze and interpret test data, preparing technical reports for both test engineering and management teams.
- Develop or utilize computer software and hardware for testing machinery and equipment.
- Perform semi-routine technique development and maintenance, adhering to established standards, including ISO and QS.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Apply knowledge of electronic circuit analysis.
- Utilize programming skills in LabVIEW, TestStand, C#, and VB.
- Work with various communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, MOST).
- Contribute to the development of test programs and software.
- Operate and maintain a variety of test instruments.
- Demonstrate electrical circuit analysis skills and the ability to read and interpret schematics.
What Makes You Eligible
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: At least five years of experience in EMS electronic manufacturing as a Test Engineer.
- Strong communication skills and a proven ability to build and collaborate effectively within teams. Extensive experience in the testing domain.
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, depends on test requests, mostly we request to work from office for best test quality results,
- 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
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- 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.
Skills Required
- Advanced knowledge and expertise in TestStand and LabVIEW (test system development)
- Experience in C++ development and executing logic
- Programming skills in C# and Visual Basic (VB)
- Hands-on experience with PXI controllers and PCI systems
- Experience with vision development and image processing systems (e.g., Cognex, Banner)
- Experience with RF testing and related test logic
- Working knowledge of CAN and LIN communication protocols (MOST also mentioned)
- Ability to review circuit board designs and perform electronic circuit analysis
- Experience conducting failure analysis, debugging test equipment, and minimizing intermittent failures
- Operate and maintain a variety of test instruments; develop/ utilize test software and hardware
- Familiarity with ISO and QS standards and adherence to established testing standards
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- At least five years' experience in EMS electronic manufacturing as a Test Engineer
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams
- Ability to read and interpret schematics
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!
