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About the Role
The Experiential R&D Department is seeking an intern for the responsibility of assisting the data analysis and reporting of automotive audio evaluation results on sound quality and technology features.
We conduct controlled listening tests to measure the sound quality of Harman’s automotive audio systems and other technologies. The resulting data is utilized to establish performance targets and assist Engineering & Product Development with system optimization.
What You Will Do
Assist with the analysis and creation of Experiential R&D reports and data requests
Provide support for testing, data entry, and database maintenance
Support global data needs by developing dashboards for common requests
Integrate objective data with subjective feedback to mine for insights
Support ML/AI development activities and feature development
Work alongside teammates in Germany, Japan, India and China toward a common goal and maintain a global database.
What You Need
Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program
Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
Must have taken courses in, or closely related to Management Information Systems (MIS), Data Science, Computer Science/Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming, Mobile App Development, Information Visualization, Database Development, Advanced Mathematics, and/or Statistics.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills and be able to confidently interact and present information to senior leaders and executives
Must work collaboratively with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with Python, Machine Learning, Big Data Structures
Results orientated mindset
What is Nice to Have
Demonstrated experience leading projects to completion
Interest in the audio or automotive industry
Experience with Qlik, Snowflake, AWS, S3, Databricks, Matillion.
Network Programming & Socket Proficiency in TCP/UDP socket programming, WebSockets, or similar network communication protocols.
Programming Languages & Frameworks Proficiency in one or more high-level languages (e.g., C++, C#, Java, Python, Go, Rust) used for networked applications.
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to work in an office/hybrid schedule in Novi, Michigan.
Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work.
Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
Must provide full work availability from May 19, 2025 through August 8, 2025 and be able to work 40 hours per week
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 Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Pay Transparency
Freshman: $21.00
Sophomore: $23.00
Junior: $25.00
Senior: $27.00
Master: $32.00
Doct: $38.00
Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need.
Benefits
HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.
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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 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.