System Engineer

About the Position

System Engineer

General Information

• Location: Ariake - Tokyo, Japan
• Job Family: Engineering
• Worker Type: Regular - Permanent
• Pay Rate Type: Salary
• Job ID: R-52599-2026

About the Role

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:

  • 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:

  • 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 Departments:

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

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.
• Willingness to work at local Harman office in Nagoya / Ariake.
• Successfully complete a background investigation/Aptitude Test as a condition of employment.

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 new technologies and trends through Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
• Competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.

About HARMAN

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve 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 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!

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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.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications, and job-related performance.

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.