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General information

Location:
Karlsbad - Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job Family:
General & Administration
Worker Type Reference:
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) - Intern
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Career Level:
U0
Job ID:
R-50475-2025

Description & Requirements

Your team:

You will join the Business Operations team within the largest Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of Harman Automotive, a key driver of operational excellence and strategic support. Our team is responsible for resource management, process optimization and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources. We deliver data analytics, dashboards, and portfolio analysis to enable informed decision-making and transparency across the organization. In addition, we lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance day-to-day business operations and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to achieve sustainable growth and efficiency.

Your responsibilities:

  • Contribute to business operations and resource management.
  • Support the engineering resource planning process by assisting with analysis to identify data inconsistencies and capacity gaps.
  • Participate in initiatives to improve business processes and increase efficiency.
  • Assist with maintaining and further developing planning tools and databases.
  • Help ensure accuracy and consistency of master data in relevant systems.
  • Support the creation of reports, dashboards, and documentation for management reviews.
  • Assist in meetings with resource managers to review current project plans and discuss potential adjustments.
  • Maintain data as part of the budget planning process.
  • Support data analysis for new hire request reviews and resource allocation.

Your skills / qualifications:

  • Enrolled student in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Economics or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with data analysis or reporting tools is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a structured manner.
  • Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Interest in business processes, resource planning, and operational efficiency.
  • Fluent in English; German skills are an advantage.

What we offer:

  • Flexible working time
  • Training on the job from experts, and access to learning materials
  • Above average payment
  • Experiences and passion in a global acting team

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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)