Principal Engineer I, Hardware Qualification - Testing

HARMANs engineers and designers are creative purposeful and agile. As part of this team youll 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 youll 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

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats 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

Test Engineer in this is responsible for End-to-End software and Product testing Vehicle compatibility testing for automotive telematics product.

What You Will Do

1. Take-up the ownership of HW qualification activity for complete project and should be able to support multiple projects.
2. Should be able to work on all the BU programs in parallel.
3. Should work closely with test managers and program managers from internal teams closely.
4. Should provide feasibility study during RFI / RFQ stages and provide BC inputs including schedules and costs for required loops of testing.
5. Should be able to take final decision on selection of tests discussing with end customers on tests required and optimize them through technical argumentations.
6. Should have hands on testing experience in EMC ELE Environmental Mechanical Thermal Chemical IP and Service life tests.
7. Should have worked in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and must be aware of QMS. Having idea about OEM recognized labs and working with them is added advantage.
8. This candidate must follow and guide the team to practice internal process excellence / quality team guidelines in every aspect of work.
9. Should be ready to write and or review test plans.
10. Should be reviewing the various stages of test reports from internal suppliers and external 3rd party labs.
11. Should be working on and developing the HARMAN internal standards further.
12. Should have proven knowledge on Automotive internal and OEM standards like for example: ISO 11452-x ISO 16750-x CISPR 25 ISO 10605 ISO 20653 IEC DIN EN standards and also OEM standards like FCA VW BWM NISSAN Renault PSA Polaris GM Toyota Honda etc.
13. Should have proven experience in schematics review with respect to complete HW qualification test requirements.
14. Should have proven experience in PCB layout and board design considering all the EMI / EMC ESD Transients Environmental Mechanical Thermal and Service life test requirements.
15. Should have proven experience in Chemical and IP related product design requirements to meet testing standards.
16. Should be able to work with internal electrical & electronics hardware team and with mechanical hardware design teams on daily basis and support all the BU programs.
17. Should have at least 3 to 4 years of proven experience in interactions with automotive OEMs. Working with carriers as customers is added advantage.
18. Should have worked with suppliers (ODMs as well) and vendors in the automotive field.
19. This candidate is expected to drive internal team and also suppliers ODM teams during complete HW qualification and moderate in case of any failures / issues.
20. Should have thorough working knowledge on RCA tools like 3*5 why analysis fishbone diagram and must have worked on 8D analysis.
21. Should fulfill required role in the various levels of quality gates according to internal process excellence team.
22. Should be interacting well with all cross functional team including SW teams and certification team as well.
23. Should work with CPMs (customer side & supplier side) and provide timely inputs for final production.
24. Should be able to train and guide team for all the areas of work technically and try to build the team in terms of other learnings like behavioral business etiquette soft skills communication presentation and body language.
be willing to travel in case if needed to OEM / supplier / production plant / external 3rd party labs etc.

What You Needto be successful

• At least 6-10 year of experience as a Test Engineer in Automotive
• EMC ELE Environmental Mechanical Thermal Chemical IP and Service life tests.
• Should have proven knowledge on Automotive internal and OEM standards like for example: ISO 11452-x ISO 16750-x CISPR 25 ISO 10605 ISO 20653 IEC DIN EN standards and also OEM standards like FCA VW BWM NISSAN Renault PSA Polaris GM Toyota Honda etc.
  Good English communication skills both written and verbal
• HW setup knowledge also Telematic/Infotainment systems with knowledge on CAN Diagnostics and Telephony

Bonus Points if You Have

• ISTQB Certified
• Knowledge of Automotive Testing Standard (A-SPICE)
• Bachelors degree in computer science or other relevant (IT connected) specializations.
• Some experience in Automation and Scripting (Python)
• Good English communication skills both written and verbal.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel for domestic and international travel for vehicle testing
• Be willing to work in office based on test set up dependencies.

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.

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed valued and empowered. No matter what role you play we encourage you to share your ideas voice your distinct perspective and bring your whole self with you all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training development and continuing education further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s weve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today that legacy endures with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter safer and more connected.

Across automotive lifestyle and digital transformation solutions we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature todays most sought-after performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands such as JBL Mark Levinson and Revel we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers our partners and each other.

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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 torace 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.