About the Role
The Component Engineer is responsible for driving component technology portfolio management, standardization, and component preference strategy to support the efficiency, quality, supply chain resiliency, and productivity of Harman products within the Automotive division (all products, regions, and customers).
Component types within the scope of component engineering are semiconductor, discrete, passive, and a selected group of E-mechanical (connector, fan) components.
Your Team
This position will report to the Component Engineering Manager and will be an individual contributor role without direct or indirect reports.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Manage component master database, component data quality and library standardization.
- Provide component expertise support to design centers and manufacturing sites on component application, alternative solution, failure analysis, PCN, shortage response
- Define multi-sourcing specifications, verify underlying sources by technical evaluation, simulation…
- Study emerging technologies, support new supplier evaluation, development, conduct supplier technological assessment
- Contribute to component management tool, rule and process evolution.
- Contribute to component preference strategy evolution and implementation.
What Makes You A Strong Fit
- Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering – Electronic/Automation/ Micro-Electrics or related majors.
- 5+ years hands-on experience in component engineering or hardware schematic design.
- Hands-on experience of operational principles, specifications, characterization, applications of multiple electronic component types, eg: passive components, discrete components, some ICs.
- Understanding of automotive Product Development Process, Supplier Change Requests (PCN/PDN) process, PPAP process and other common automotive quality procedures and stress test specifications (IATF16949, AEC-Q100/200, etc.)
- Experience of driving cross functional collaboration / transvers projects.
- Fluent in spoken and written English, strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation skills
Bonus Points if You Have
- Knowledge or experience of HW design and simulation.
- Knowledge or experience of electronic component cost structures and analytic
- Knowledge of supplier management practices, supplier industry / risk, global supply chain resiliency
- Understanding of Circuit Board (PCB) design and surface mount (SMT) manufacturing equipment, processes, and electronic component package.
What Makes You Eligible
- Good English communication
- Self-motivated and strong sense of responsibility
- Leadership to drive the cross functional discussion and collaboration
- Open, flexible, and collaborative
What You Can Expect
- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
- Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development
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Pay Transparency
lei 246,000 - lei 360,800
The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.
Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.
How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.
Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.
Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
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.(www.harman.com)
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