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General information

Location:
Nagoya - Aichi, Japan - Chome
Additional Location:
Ariake - Tokyo, Japan
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-46092-2025

Description & Requirements

About the Role

The Principal Engineer, Resident Mechanical Integration, Pre-Development will be the lead customer interface for the mechanical conceptualization, design, implementation and testing of products that enhance the audio experience of our Japan-based customers. He/she is an emerging expert that can plan, define, and propose mechanical designs with no supervision while providing direction on all mechanical aspects of early engagement with Japan OEM customers.


What You Will Do

  • Lead customer interface on the mechanical aspects of product pre-developments
  • Develop and propose advanced product designs & requirements in cooperation with the appropriate engineering disciplines and customer(s)
  • Use CATIA Version 5 CAD software at a highly skilled level to develop product concepts and designs of electronic and speaker assemblies. Create 3D models, assembly drawings and component drawings of product designs
  • Create tolerance stack-up analysis on components and vehicle mounting interfaces as needed.
  • Analyze audio system proposals and their subcomponents with consideration to:
    • Customer requirements and supplier capabilities.
    • Cost and timing to ensure manufacturability, efficiency and quality.
  • Conduct Thermal simulations
  • Utilize software tools such as FEA and mold flow analysis to confirm design integrity
  • Uses analysis techniques such as DFMEA and/or DRBRM to identify and assess design and manufacturing risks. Develops plans to validate the robustness of product designs as needed.
  • Travel to Harman customer and supplier facilities, as necessary.
  • Stay current on innovative manufacturing processes to facilitate optimal product design.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for customer and/or internal use. 
  • Lead internal design reviews to insure that new product designs are compliant to ‘Best Practices’ and ‘Lessons Learned’.

What You Need

  • BSME, BSMET or related degree.
  • At least 6 Years’ experience in OEM automotive product design
  • At least 3 years customer-facing experience working with (or in) Japan OEMs and/or Japan Tier 1s
  • In-depth understanding of automotive product development processes
  • CATIA V5 CAD design skills or equivalent in other CAD software
  • Experience using DFMEA and/or DRBFM analytical tools
  • Experience using PLM tools such as Product Center and Team Center

What is Nice to Have

  • Advanced degree, e.g. MSME, MSMET or MBA.
  • Experience in the design and engineering of injection-molded plastic components
  • Previous audio design experience
  • Knowledge of electronics
  • Experience using analytical tools such as ANSYS or Mold Flow
  • Experience using MS Office s/w, especially Excel and PowerPoint

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
  • Be willing to work in an office in Nagoya, Japan
  • Successfully complete a background investigation/Aptitude Test as a condition of employment.

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 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!  

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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