Principal Engineer, System/Solutions Architecture
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Harman · Suzhou - Jiangsu, ChinaPrepare for this interview
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About the role
This position is within HARMAN's Lifestyle Automotive Engineering department. The primary responsibility is to create system design and architecture for Car Audio Systems. The System Architecture team is looking for the ultimate team player with positive and constructive thinking. The Successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of accomplishment of success with audio systems architecture and customer facing interaction.
Responsibilities
- Create System Design and Architecture on mid to high complex Systems, Platforms and modules for Car Audio Systems from basic idea up to product launch
- Technical lead on development of platform and OEM specific car audio amplifier ECUs
- Lead and steer the technical architecture team (HW, SW, ME) to ensure feasible and cost optimized product design
- Engage with OEM's and customer teams guiding them on Harman audio system solutions matching the OEM vehicle architecture
- Perform technical presentations directly with OEM's
- System definition based on analysis of customer requirements in RFQ phase
- Train and guide System Engineers
- Generating detailed System block diagram under consideration of best BOM cost, low power consumption, thermal design constraints and environmental conditions.
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of current and future technologies, methods and tools, related to system engineering and system architecture.
- What You Need to Be Successful
- Master or Bachelor's degree with appropriate software/hardware and embedded system working knowledge
- 10+ Year's experience in OEM automotive product design (audio systems preferred)
- Vehicle communication bus experience CAN, Ethernet, A2B
- Onboard communication busses such as, I2C, (O, Q)SPI, TDM, UART
- Hardware & Software development, debugging, and validation experience
- In-Depth understanding of the automotive product design and development process
- Solid background in using development tools for requirements management and system design
- Ability to communicate architecture concepts and ideas persuasively and concisely to all levels of the business
- Good written and verbal communication in English
- Flexible in terms of tasks and responsibility
- Ability to build relations and work independently
- Self-motivated, passionate about audio and high sense of responsibility
- Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with Enterprise Architect - EA
- Experience with DOORS Next gen - DNG
- Hands-on system debug experience
- Embedded system design experience or familiarity
- Embedded system software development in C/C++ and model-based familiarity
- Experience working with automotive OEM in an embedded system development
- TS16949 and other quality tools (PPAP,APQP,MSA,SPC,DFMEA) familiarity desired
- What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to travel 10% of the time
- Willingness to travel to customer locations when requested
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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