Associate Engineer - Hardware Mechanical

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.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team 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 Hardware Engineer in the HW/ME team within the Advanced Innovation division of EPIC, Car Audio (Automotive), you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge hardware solutions.Your role includes design, construction, building and testing of hardware modules/platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting technical issues, and documenting design specifications. Attention to detail and the ability to work in a team are crucial skills for success in this role. You will design HW circuits for any Innovation concept / Prototype creation, which have a need for controlling, interfacing, sensing, connecting or any other module functionality. You can transform a scope of work into practical work package and quality designed products.

What You Will Do

• Explore new user experience (UeX) ideas and products for Harman Automotive.
• Execute advanced innovation projects within EPIC.
• Assess the scope of work for projects within your area of expertise.
• Develop hardware architecture and design/build modules for experience elements.
• Coordinate interfaces and collaborate across relevant Harman functions.
• Track and report progress and maturity of work packages to the management team.
• Conduct reviews with peers and stakeholders to ensure adherence to HW engineering best practices.
• Provide documentation for HW controller platforms used by EPIC Automotive.
• Possess technical knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Participates in specification reviews and work with project teams on concept architecture and system block diagrams.
• Perform the holistic concept and detailed HW design for controlling modules, including embedded SW.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• A solid foundation in hardware engineering principles, development tools, and relevant technical knowledge
• Knowledge of bus interfaces such as CAN and LIN
• Familiarity with microprocessors (uP) and embedded software
• Experience working with Linux
• Broad understanding of technology and engineering concepts
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems within overall vehicle architecture
• Awareness of constraints and challenges in automotive engineering and development processes
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

Bonus Points if You Have

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical/electrical/electronic engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with audio components such as transducers, amplifiers, and microphones
• Ability to define and articulate project scope clearly
• Skilled in estimating, planning, and coordinating project activities
• Understanding of mechanical architecture and the design process

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel up to 20%  Domestic / International.
• Willingness to work in Bangalore, India.

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.