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General information

Location:
Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Additional Location:
Garching - Bavaria, Germany - Parking 1-5 Business Campus
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T3
Job ID:
R-54636-2026

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

  • In this role, you will be responsible for a fleet of prototype vehicles used for UX validation, feature testing, and customer demonstrations. These vehicles are critical for assessing both the market readiness of individual components and the overall user experience, ensuring that all systems come together seamlessly from a customer perspective.

  • You will coordinate the integration and build of these vehicles across global locations in Europe, the United States, and Asia, ensuring smooth collaboration and consistent results. By defining and maintaining clear processes, you will help ensure that all builds meet high standards and accurately reflect intended production quality.

  • You will provide technical leadership to a dedicated global team.

  • This role combines coordination and a strong understanding of vehicle development to deliver high-quality prototype vehicles that enable both technical validation and a compelling end-to-end customer experience.

What You Will Do

  • Lead the electrical and mechanical integration of infotainment and car audio systems in a global low-volume vehicle program (up to15 vehicles).

  • Plan and coordinate vehicle builds, resources, and activities across Europe, the US, and Asia.

  • Define and enforce standardized integration and build processes across all locations..

  • Ensure consistent, production-representative vehicles build globally.

  • Integrate automotive components (HMI, displays, cameras, HUD, head units, audio systems).

  • Align interfaces, wiring concepts, packaging, and mounting solutions..

  • Provide technical leadership to global engineering and build teams.

  • Oversee suppliers and partners to ensure quality, consistency, and maturity.

  • Act as key interface between engineering, vehicle integration, project management, and leadership.

  • Communicate status, risks, and deviations transparently.

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or other relevant related fields.

  • 7+ years of firsthand automotive delivery experience.

  • Proven track record within the use of project management methodologies.

  • Technical background and documented hands-on experience from R&D projects.

  • Excellent communication skills both in written and spoken English and German.

  • Experience from working in the fuzzy innovative front-end of product definition and creation of early demonstrators.

  • Ability to work closely together with internal and external partners, vendors, team members, and stakeholders.

  • Ability to provide technical leadership and motivate dedicated teams involving cross-functional team members and global stakeholders.

  • Financial stolidity, to stay within defined project budgets and to secure strong business cases.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 20% of domestic and international travel.

  • This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined at HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than 4 active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.

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

  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.

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

  • “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

  • Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best.

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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', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ 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 one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

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.  

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) 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.