Principal System 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

About The Role

The responsibility of this position is to coordinate and support in Delivery Management of Harman Engineering Services to various JOEM. Responsibilities also include support for daily delivery management (Enable Project status tracking, Weekly monthly and QBR discussions internally and with customer), customer relationship building, business farming. This position should ensure, that the JOEM processes and Lessons Learned will be introduced and established in the JOEM programs handled.

What You Will Do

• Lead Engineering Projects - Manage and oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Technical Oversight - Ensure the application of technical due process, manage technical risks, and implement abatement management processes.
• Project Planning and Scheduling - Develop, plan, and schedule engineering activities, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery execution.
• Innovation and Improvement - Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and outcomes.
• Stakeholder Communication - Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, and internal teams.
• Compliance and Safety- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.

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What You Need to Be Successful

• Must have 8-10 years of Software relevant fields, especially in Automotive and Telematics, be familiar with either of Connectivity, Cloud, ADAS, Android, Linux.
• Must have Fluent Japanese and English-speaking skills with Prior experience on direct customer handling in Japan preferably in Automotive domain.
• Good understanding on business development for Automotive OEMs, customer relationship building, proactive driving and coordinating with customers to fetch new opportunities.
• Guide implementation teams during SW development and conduct occasional code reviews.
• Innovation Mindset - Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Fluent communication skills in English and Japanese

Bonus Points if You Have

• Product development and launch experience
• Prior experience as project lead, customer point of contact, application knowledge in automotive electronics products.
• Hands on experience on root cause analysis of tricky defects, support in Design review and guidance of selected features that can be distributed over several processes, VMs or even ECUs.
• Regulatory Knowledge - Familiarity with Automotive industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• What Makes You Eligible
• · Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel
• Regulatory Knowledge - Familiarity with Automotive industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• What Makes You Eligible
• · Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic only OR domestic and international travel

What We Offer

• We offer an authentic diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in a truly global organization.
• You will work on products and services that touch people’s lives and will change the industrial standards, being a part of the transformations in our industry.
• Our work environments are fast paced, challenging, empowering, collaborative, flexible and exciting.
• We offer our own HARMAN University with regular updates on the new technologies and trends by utilizing various sessions organized by Self Learning and Development Trainings to help grow and advance talent.
• We offer competitive compensation/benefit programs and recognition programs.

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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.