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.

About the Role

You will be a member of a global HW/ME development team to implement telematics and connectivity functions in automotive IVI and telematics systems.

This includes the responsibility for mechanical design and prototyping using CAD tools, technical testing and validation under applying of proven and new mechanical concepts and techniques that are cost-effective and reliable, enable continuous improvements, and include failure analysis and problem-solving efforts.

Your Team

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 Engineering

What You Will Do

Responsible for mechanical design / Development / Modifications using CAD tools (PTC Creo / CATIA), Prototyping, Engineering testing and validation. Mechanical design and analysis include requirements analysis, statistical tolerance stack-up study, thermal and reliability study and solution, Creating 3D Models, assemblies, Drawings, TFS (Technical function specification), Desing for assembly / manufacturing with suppliers and plantExperienced in drawing creation for parts, assemblies, and details to include all dimensions, tolerances, GD&T, specs, and standardsCarefully selecting the material keeping sustainability in mind, Review Tooling design, Moldflow and DFM with suppliers for plastic parts/Sheetmetal parts/die casting parts.  Technical communication with supplier regarding technical topics, especially feasibility study, DFM, sample quality and improvementSupport POC / RFI / RFQ, platform development and project specific activities. Meet timing, cost and quality requirements, prepare technical reports and presentations, Global projects support or technical support (Senior) New mechanical technology development and design innovation, including material, structure, function, appearance etc. Mechanical Process and design standard creation and update (Senior)Support departmental initiatives and activities as directed by the department supervisorProvide technical support and guidance for the resolution of project issues, support problem solving activities and seek improvement solutionsUses CAD systems (PTC Creo, CATIA) to communicate designs with internal cross functional teams and external customersSupport ME Project lead in preparing technical reports and presentations for per customer requirements, and for Harman management reviewsCross functional cooperation with other departments (e.g., Hardware, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, etc.) during the development process in an international environmentFollow current mechanical development process and contribute to process improvementContribute to design standard/guideline creation and improvement

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent suitable education5+ years of experience in Mechanical design and developmentExpertise in mechanical design and development of automotive electronic packaging, Telematics and related product experience is highly preferredConsolidated knowledge of plastic injection parts, sheet-metal, diecast and related tooling and 2nd processExperience in waterproof electronic enclosure designWorking knowledge of FEA and DFMEA/ DRBFM techniquesDemonstrated knowledge of the automotive OEM product design and development processGood understanding of electronics packaging and ability to mitigate EMC, reliability, and thermal issuesExcellent command of PRO-Engineer Skills (Solid, Surface, Skelton modeling, sheet metal, Assembly design and Detailed drawing with GD&T)Basic knowledge of PLM / PDM systems (Teamcenter)Perform fundamental engineering hand calculationsVery good communication skillsGood English language skillsGood office software skills especially PowerPoint presentation skills

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to international travel (approx. 20% of time) depending on the project necessitiesAvailability to work flexibly and on-demand both from the office and remotely

What We Offer

#HarmanEmployees

Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturersUse HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (WfH, Hybrid or Office)Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainingsAccess HARMAN Webshop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG)Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextimeAnd of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.