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 every day.
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
The Experiential R&D Department is seeking an intern for the responsibility ofassistingthe data analysis andreporting of automotive audio evaluation results on sound quality and technology features.
We conductcontrolled listening tests to measure the sound quality of Harmans automotive audio systemsand other resulting data isutilizedto establish performance targets andassistEngineering& ProductDevelopmentwith system optimization.
What You Will Do
- Assistwith theanalysis andcreation ofExperiential R&D reports and data requests
- Provide support for testing data entry anddatabasemaintenance
- Support global dataneedsby developing dashboards for commonrequests
- Integrate objective data with subjective feedback to mine for insights
- Support ML/AI development activitiesand feature development
- Work alongside teammates in Germany JapanIndiaand China toward a common goalandmaintaina global database.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Must have taken coursesin orclosely related toManagement Information Systems (MIS)Data Science Computer Science/EngineeringObject-Oriented ProgrammingMobile App Development Information VisualizationDatabase DevelopmentAdvanced Mathematics and/orStatistics.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact with and present information to senior leaders and executives
- Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Experience with Python Machine Learning Big Data Structures
- Results orientated mindset
Bonus Points if You Have
- Demonstrated experience leading projects to completion
- Interest in the audio or automotive industry
- Experience with Qlik Snowflake AWS S3 DatabricksMatillion.
- Network Programming & Socket Proficiency in TCP/UDP socket programmingWebSockets or similar network communication protocols.
- Programming Languages & FrameworksProficiency in one or more high-level languages (e.g. C C# Java Python Go Rust)usedfor networked applications.
What Makes You Eligible
- Must be currently enrolled in a realted Bachelors Degree program or higher at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
- Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Be willing to work in an office in Novi Michigan.
- Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work.
- Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
- Must provide full work availability from May 18 2026 through August 7 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN 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
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Pay Transparency
Freshman: $21.00
Sophomore: $23.00
Junior: $25.00
Senior: $27.00
Master: $32.00
Doct: $38.00
Dependent on the internship offered pay is based on factors including without limitation the applicants level of education and business need.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.
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.