Project & Process Support 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.

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

We are ONE HARMAN. We are greater than the sum of our divisions or brands. We proudly talk about our many iconic brands and describe how our technologies are transforming the car, the workplace and everywhere in between.  We work hard. We create useful, playful, beautiful things. We strive for excellence, and we aim to win as a team. No matter the position, every employee at HARMAN is expected to demonstrate our core competencies:  leadership, change-orientation, collaboration, judgment, and a results-driven mindset.  At HARMAN, we expect brilliance.  You can expect a career full of brilliant possibilities. 

What You Will Do

• As Project & Process Support Engineer, you will be responsible for the support of several stakeholders in the Connectivity Test Center (CTC) Organization. Assigned to the test project manager team you will support the test project leaders, “Global Test Strategy & Process Lead” and line managers.
• A key task is the creation of standardized reports, typically for test results, statistics, etc., generated from specialized tools like ALM or their exported data. Programming skills are required to create these reports quickly and consistently.
• Support the “Global Test Strategy & Process Lead” in the creation, improvement and implementation of processes within the CTC and with their interfaces.

• Helping to set up new projects incl. milestone planning, project structures (Sharepoint, Confluence, ALM, ELVIS, ...)
• Setting up and updating project content
• Create metrics, e.g. ticket creation, processing
• Help with monitoring during the TC creation phase
• Supporting the global test strategies and processes, specifically supporting and collaborating with the “Global Test Strategy & Process Lead”
• Support and collaboration in setting up, improving, changing processes within the department and interfaces outside the department
• Tool Support / Tool Expert for e.g. ALM/RQM, DNG, ELVIS-Tool, Inventory (Power Tool), external PO's, ... E.g. importing and adapting generic test cases in new ALM projects
• Reporting Support: Creation of fast, standardized reports from the corresponding data sources such as ALM, ELVIS, ...
• Cooperation with the Operations department and the Resource Managers
• Assistance with the planning, input and evaluation of data
• Definition and roll out of QA Plan/Strategy within the project.
• Perform QA activities as defined and planned within the QA plan to ensure that system development processes are followed.
• Ensure consistent identification and integration of referenced QA related documents (GCSR, ISOs, Norms, Standards, etc..) within QA strategy /Plan.
• Ensure Peer Review for in-scope QA process plans/strategies.
• Supporting managers in cost and personnel estimation through data input, reports and analyses
• Regularly analyze and adopt best practices and synergies for current and future projects

What You Need to be successful

• University degree in engineering (electrical engineering, information technology) or a comparable degree
• Good technical and methodological knowledge in all areas of product life cycle management, especially in monitoring and control
• Experience in automotive SW development/architecture is an advantage
• Very good analytical skills as well as a goal- and result-oriented way of working
• Good team and communication skills
• Programming and software knowledge in e.g. C++, C#, Python, MySQL, Java, Linux/Unix-Shell, MS-Office
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Willingness to travel

Bonus Points if You Have

• ISTQB Certification and ASPICE knowledge
• Experience in system test methods, processes, error management helpful
• Experience in Agile/.
• ASPICE certification as provisionary assessor.
• IATF16949/ISO:9001 internal party auditor.
• VDA 6.3 certified.
• VDA 2 and VDA RGA/MLA trained.
• ISTQB Foundation.
• Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Atlassian Tool User Experience (Confluence, JIRA)
• IBM ALM CCM User Experience

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness travel (0-20% of time) depending on the project necessities. 
• Fluent in commercial and technical English 
• High sense of responsibility 
• Attention to details and good analytical skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines. 

What We Offer

• Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers
• Use HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (WFH, Hybrid or Office)
• Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.
• Access HARMAN Web shop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG
• Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.
• And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.

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!

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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. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)

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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.