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Principal Engineer, Hardware

Harman
Novi, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 12/23/2025

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Description & Requirements

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

About the Role

As part of the Intelligent Cockpit Ready Vision Team, you will be a part of developing the next generation product roadmap of Harman cockpit electronics with a strong focus on the latest implementations of display technologies - such as AR HUD and pillar-to-pillar displays.


What You Will Do

  • Hardware/electrical design for the product to meet development schedule and quality through the whole product life cycle

  • Responsible for realization of electronic system designs and schematics

  • Analyze customer requirements to understand and determine appropriate circuit implementations

  • Work with PCB layout engineers to implement optimized PCB layouts in compliance with EMC & manufacturing design rules while meeting mechanical packaging requirements

  • Design, simulate and verify the electrical circuits and determine the performance characteristics using SPICE, Hyperlynx, ANSYS, and/or other engineering tools

  • Plan and implement HW verification during product development, to ensure the electrical design meets specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data

  • Manage and release the electrical BOMs

  • Support failure analysis, investigation, and resolve of EMC issues in testing

  • Support the development and review of the environmental and EMC hardware validation test plans with the validation engineers

  • Support the manufacturing team related to DFM and test reviews and technical build issues

  • Lead electronic design reviews with the internal cross-functional teams

  • Support the development and review of DFMEAs and FuSa work products

  • Mentor & guide junior engineering talent with technical expertise

  • Follow current hardware development process and contribute to process improvement

  • Support departmental initiatives and activities as directed by the department supervisor

What You Need

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

  • 10 years of experience in the field of automotive electronics engineering, or a related field

  • Hands-on experience with electrical schematic such as Mentor Graphics, OrCAD, Cadence, or similar

  • Strong understanding of PCB layout concepts and best practices

  • Familiarity with electrical simulation tools is preferred, such as ANSYS signal integrity and power integrity, HyperLynx, SPICE, or similar

  • Familiarity with cockpit electronics related technologies is preferred, such as high-speed SOCs, DRAM, flash, microcontrollers, CAN, Ethernet, LVDS/oLDI video, SerDes, (GMSL, FPDLink), displays, and linear and switching power supplies

  • Knowledge of Automotive EMC requirements is preferred, including EMC troubleshooting

  • Proficient in the use of electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and multimeters

  • Ability to troubleshoot issues with electronic circuits and perform root cause analysis to determine corrective actions

  • Ability to analyze and optimize circuits and designs for cost

  • Ability to perform worst case circuit analysis

  • Strong documentation and reporting skills

What is Nice to Have

  • Experience designing cockpit electronics displays (HUD, Cluster, Infotainment, etc.)

  • Experience designing projectors using technologies such as DLP, Laser, and TFT

  • Knowledge of ISO26262, ASPICE, and other related automotive standards

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international

  • Be willing to work in the Novi, MI office (hybrid format)

  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)

  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

  • Competitive wellness benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

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

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Pay Transparency
$ 120,750 - $ 177,100

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits
HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

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.
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!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

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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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status.

 

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