Principal System Engineer

About the Position

This position is within HARMAN’s Automotive Engineering department. The primary responsibility is to provide hardware and software applications support of audio systems and drive solutions for improving vehicle system-level interactions. The position will be the bridge between the customer and internal engineering teams. The Engineering team is looking for the ultimate team player that thinks positive, loves customers, and can manage projects independently. The successful candidate will be highly flexible in finding solutions for our customer’s needs and will have a demonstrated track record of success with audio systems engineering and customer-facing interaction.

Responsibilities

• Single point customer interface for Engineering project and technical issues

  • Main electrical and software engineering interface between Harman Engineering and customer.
  • Serve as the Technical Contact to customer for initial technical discussions to achieve fast customer response and maintain customer relationship.
  • Create and present problem-solving documents to the customer (5 Phase, Fishbone, Is/Is Not).
  • Lead/Present first-level technical discussions during customer meetings.
  • Lead/coordinate Engineering disciplines to create customer presentations that are high quality and meet customer expectations (Technical, Project, Problem Solving).

• Coordinate engineering changes between Harman and customer

  • Work with Harman Program Managers to establish Engineering deliverables/milestones required to meet timing.
  • Work with Resident Engineers to track progress in customer Engineering change system to meet deliverables.

• Coordinate between internal Harman Engineering departments

  • Oversees projects from a technical perspective and intervenes to ensure customer and internal requirements are met.
  • Lead Harman internal alignment meetings to ensure voice of the customer is understood and considered.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of Engineering experience.
• Design Engineering experience in Hardware or/and Software around SoC, MCU, and DSP, using electronic communication busses such as A2B, CAN, AVB, I2C, etc.
• Willing to work with global team, good communicator to customer and internal teams.
• Ability to create Structured Problem-Solving documents (8-D, 5-PHASE, Fault Tree Analysis, Fish Bone Analysis, Is/Is Not).
• Ability to work autonomously and operate with limited guidance/supervision.
• Fluent communication in Japanese and English.

Nice to Have

• Design experience in automotive electronics.
• Experience working at an automotive Tier 1.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Audio Amplifier design.
• Participation in or having led product launches.

We Offer

• An authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
• Work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
• Fast-paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible, and exciting work environments.
• Access to our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
• Competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.

About the Company

HARMAN has been amplifying the sense of sound since the 1920s. 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 today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s 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.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!