Job Description

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll 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, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s 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 HW ECAD Expert / Hardware Senior Engineer/Expert is a member of a global HW development team to realize telematics and connectivity functions in automotive IVI and telematics systems, which includes assessment of requirements and feasibility, definition of suitable concepts, implementation and verification.

You will be part of Telematics Development/ Engineering Team Bucharest/Romania inside the SBU Connectivity, reporting to the Team Leader HW Engineering or/and to Director Hardware Delivery

What You Will Do

• PCB design using Mentor Graphics tools.

• Design of PCBs with multiple layers, considering the specifications and restrictions for routing high speed signals and interfaces (Video, Ethernet, LPDDR, USB,etc) and also for routing power planes and signals.

• Signal and power integrity simulations based on current layout designs (using Harman agreed tools).

• Release the final production files for PCBs.

• Be in contact with PCB manufacturers and respond to their technical questions regarding PCB production process.

• Development, test and verification of analog and digital functional blocks (e.g. power supplies, Audio blocks, MCU/SoC units) within complex hardware architectures under considering of quality, cost and suitability for series.

• Support in design, creation and implementation of software and hardware for infotainment computer systems.

• Creation of measurement reports and technical documentation.

• Schematic entry and variant management.

• Change Management in Teamcenter

• Knowledge of commonly used interfaces in infotainment systems (PCIe, UART, TDM, Video-, I2C, I2S, USB) appreciated.

• Realization of system designs, schematics and/or schematics integration of hardware applications in the range of medium to high complexity under consideration of Harman guidelines.

• Global cooperation with other departments as Construction, Quality, Manufacturing and Software during the development process.

• Maintenance support.

• Perform technical measurements on customer site ( EMC, Thermal, functional).

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or appropriate graduation or technician)

• At least 5 years professional experience in complex HW PCB multi-layer designs in respect to PCB simulation, PCB layer stack, PCB routing as well the generation of PCB production data

• Knowledge of tools for schematic/layout realization and simulation as well as Microsoft applications

• Knowledge of Hardware Technology in automotive area

• Good knowledge in spoken and written English

• Creativity and analytical thinking

• Good communication skills

• Be able to clearly explain complex technical issues and justify technical decisions

• Have the ability to work in close cooperation with a cross-functional team of professionals

Bonus Points if You Have

• Familiarity with Mentor Graphics ECAD System (Schematic Entry, Layout) and Simulation Tools as HFSS

• At least 3 years professional experience in the HW development and verification of analog/digital applications and standalone functional units

• Knowledge of the requirements inside the automotive area, especially for EMC

• Knowledge of commonly used interfaces in telematic systems (PCIe, UART, Ethernet, I2C, I2S, SPI, USB …) appreciated

What Makes You Eligible

• Availability to work flexibly and on-demand both from the office and remotely.

• Willingness to travel (up to 20% of time) depending of project needs.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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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.