Advanced EMC Expert
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About the role
As a Advanced EMC Expert, you will act as a technical authority for electromagnetic compatibility across complex automotive electronic systems. You will define EMC strategies, guide system and hardware architecture decisions, and lead the resolution of complex EMC issues across multiple projects. In this role, you will also mentor engineers and represent EMC topics internally and externally.
Responsibilities
- Act as EMC subject-matter expert and technical lead across development projects.
- Define EMC concepts, design rules, and best practices at system, module, and PCB level.
- EMC Schematic and PCB design, mechanical design, grounding system, shielding, return path.
- EMC design and optimization supported by simulation using HFSS, CST, Spice, or other similar tools.
- Lead EMC risk assessments and design reviews from concept to series production.
- Define and oversee EMC validation strategies, including pre-compliance and certification testing.
- Analyze complex EMC issues and drive root cause analysis and mitigation strategies.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, and external test laboratories on EMC topics.
- Support homologation and certification activities (e.g. CE, FCC, ECE R10).
- Mentor and technically coach EMC engineers and hardware developers.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and standardization of EMC methodologies.
- What You Need to Be Successful
- Master's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience in EMC engineering for automotive or complex electronic systems.
- Deep knowledge of international and OEM-specific EMC standards and regulations.
- Proven hands-on experience with advanced EMC measurements and troubleshooting.
- Strong system-level understanding of high-speed interfaces and power distribution concepts.
- Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions across teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience influencing system architecture and platform-level EMC concepts.
- Experience acting as EMC lead or technical authority in large programs.
- Automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier background.
- iNARTE EMC certification or equivalent.
- What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to work in a hybrid environment.
- Willingness to travel as required by project or customer needs.
Benefits
Additional Information
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
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