Hardware Engineer

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.

Introduction: 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

What You’ll Be Part Of

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Hardware Engineer to join our Value Management (VM) organization within the Intelligent Cockpit SBU. This role sits at the core of execution, driving value creation through hands-on engagement in VM workshops and continuous development of the ideation pipeline.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and mature cost optimization opportunities across IVI/CDC programs. By applying value engineering principles at the product and component level, you will play a key role in translating ideas into actionable solutions that deliver measurable cost, quality, and performance improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly influence product competitiveness while building strong technical and business acumen.

Your Team

Operates within a cross-functional organizational model with no direct reports. Success in the role relies on strong collaboration and influence across diverse teams and disciplines.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead and facilitate cross-functional VM (VAVE) workshops for RFQs and awarded programs, driving structured ideation and actionable outcomes

• Own and manage the VM ideation pipeline, ensuring continuous flow, prioritization, and tracking of value ideas from creation to implementation

• Analyze system architecture, HW blocks, and mechanical concepts to identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining product performance and quality

• Collaborate closely with hardware and mechanical engineering, system architecture, procurement, and program teams to validate feasibility and drive implementation of ideas

• Perform technical investigations and design change verifications of analog and digital hardware functional blocks during technical feasibility analysis stages

• Support RFQ/RFX activities by contributing cost-saving ideas and strengthening BOM competitiveness through targeted value engineering inputs

• Drive data-driven decision making by maintaining accurate tracking of savings, pipeline maturity, and implementation status across programs

• Promote reuse of proven ideas and HW blocks across projects to accelerate cost optimization and improve time to market

• Actively contributes to continuous improvement of VM processes, workshop methodologies, and tools to enhance overall effectiveness and efficiency

What Makes You A Strong Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering; an advanced degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware design or component engineering, Value Management or related disciplines such as VAVE, cost engineering (electronic systems), within the automotive or technology sectors.

• Understanding of automotive electronics requirements and technologies and the end-to-end value chain.

• Basic knowledge of CAD tools for schematic/PCB layout realization and electrical circuits simulation (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Spice).

• Experience in using laboratory tools and hardware bench testing.

• Proven ability to lead technical presentations and facilitate workshops with both internal teams and external partners.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis, KPI tracking, and relevant software tools.

• Ability to clearly explain complex technical issues and justify technical decisions.

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Basic experience with worst-case calculations tools (e.g., Mathcad).

• Basic knowledge of commonly used interfaces in infotainment systems (e.g., I2C, CAN, LIN, PCIe, UART, USB, etc).

• Automotive Tier1 RFQ experience.

• Experience with Automotive Infotainment/Intelligent-Cockpit products and projects.

• Project management and organizational capabilities, with a track record of managing multiple priorities effectively.

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

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.