Engineer, Equipment Assembly Process

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 every day.

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

The primary responsibility of this role is to plan, develop and implement assembly fixtures/equipment/lines for new and transferred projects. This position is also responsible to develop and maintain assembly process standardization for control system, in partnership with other development organizations in Asia, North America and Europe in order to minimize cost and maximize effective assembly process. 

What You Will Do

• Deliver efficient and effective assembly process and stations to manufacturing team and support the sample build according to the plan. This will include but not be limited to the activities as below.

Estimate the assembly process and equipment costs during the Request for Quotation (RFQ) phase of new business Work with Design Team to analyze new product designs, plan and develop the assembly process Act as the main interface with assigned projects for all assembly process related issues. Review all assemblies for manufacturability and interact with the design team to improve product design and reduce the cost of assembly

• Execute assembly process realization

Work with suppliers to design and build the assembly line in a cost-effective manner and to ensure the schedule, cost and quality objectives are all met the project requirement Use automation integration techniques to develop control system that ensure Poke Yoke and error proofing process at a cost-effective price Conduct detailed assembly station programming using appropriate control language Ensure that all assembly process correctly via pilot factory processes and verifications Meet all projects requirements for prototype and design verification builds, ensuring that appropriate levels of the assembly processes are available for each phase Ensure that each assembly station is optimized prior to launch to minimize cycle time, minimize false failures, and maximize effective assembly process

• Execute assembly line launch and delivery to manufacturing plant

Ensure a smooth assembly station installation at the manufacturing site Ensure a thorough assembly process validation at the manufacturing site, including all setup and verification steps Ensure a smooth handover to the manufacturing team, including full training and documentation Monitor performance during launch for a minimum of 90 days in order to ensure that a capable process is handed over to production

• Series production monitoring and continuous improvement

Recognize new requirements and work with production to successfully introduce new assembly process and station during serial production Monitor and contribute to the improvement of Assembly Yields, Assembly Efficiency and overall assembly process performance Assembly process and station standardization

• Provide feedback to design team on Design for Assembly (DFA and database)

Work closely with Product Design teams during product development in order to provide continuous feedback and help to deliver highly manufacturable products and thus enable high-quality cost-effective production assembly processes

•   Develop and integrate next generation assembly technologies

Analyze and evaluate technology trends, manufacturing needs and upcoming customer demands.  Based on this, ensure that the assembly technology roadmap is in place that will support future needs and take advantage of new technologies to ensure long-term sustainable efficiency. Collaborate with Harman design and AME teams globally to develop the strategic direction and roadmap and execute on critical projects. Ensure that the strategy is set and aligned to the R&D activities and technology rollouts as well as manufacturing strategy and requirements

•  Facilitate knowledge training/transfer about all aspects of assembly process and station to AME process engineers and local plant engineers
• Performs any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor to support the company needs

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industry/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from four-year university
• Five or more years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience to qualify assembly process and release assembly stations into production line
• Advanced level on process developing related tools (Cpk Analysis, Gage R&R, DOE, PFMEA, MES, DFM, DFA)
• Experience with gluing/screwing/robotic/vision system
• Knowledge on MES(Manufacturing Execution System) architecture
• Experience with Mechanical Design SW(AutoCAD/Creo/Eplan), Electrical Control SW(Beckhoff/ Siemens PLC) and Programming Tools(C/C#/LabVIEW)
• Skilled in English written and oral communications, and teamwork
• Knowledge on EHS, ergonomic

What You Need to Be Successful

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering
• Strong leadership background in assembly process development
• Ability to communicate effectively within cross-functional teams and as technical expert within assembly process team

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%
• Be willing to work in an office and manufacturing facility
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

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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.