Test Engineering - Systems

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.

Introduction: 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

What You’ll Be Part Of

Vehicle Test Engineer is responsible for End-to-End software and product testing, vehicle testing for automotive telematics product.

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.

How You’ll Make An Impact

As Vehicle Test Engineer, you will lead the conceptualization, design, implementation and testing of technologies, tools, or processes while consistently demonstrating technical expertise and ingenuity. You are able to plan, define, and execute projects without supervision.

This role will be part of a group of Test Domain Architects working closely with the broader team and the Global Strategy and Process Lead. The mission of this team is to grow our Connectivity Test Coordination team operating from our strategic sites providing experienced and dynamic team members to support multiple roles across our portfolio of global projects.

What You Will Do

- Responsible to coordinate and perform the vehicle testing activities at customer place.
- Coordinate from various team hardware, mechanical, software, device, compatibility, cloud/backend and mobile apps.
- Responsible for vehicle test at customer location and support for customer activities
- Good communication with customer and Harman colleagues at multiple locations
- Experience in TEST AUTOMATION is added advantage, especially on Python.
- Hands-on expertise with Robot Framework.
- Experience with REST APIs, Git, Linux, Jenkins, DevOps, AWS Cloud Services and CI/CD.
- Responsible for Sanity Test, System Test, End-to-End feature test, OTA test, compatibility test and device functionality tests for various customers and projects. Ensure tests are completed and publish the report timely
- Participate in analysis of logs for any issues reported during testing.
- Vehicle level integration test with various system level ECUs
- Support Full System test of the device FW before every factory or maintenance release that includes KPI, Performance, security, power management, state management based on ignition states, GPS, sensor and various functionalities. Ensure tests are completed and publish the report.
- Supporting vehicle compatibility testing – tracking, execution and reporting.
- Test support and live debugging support for development of new features or Change requests.
- Experience with CANoe, PCAN – CAN simulation tools
- Experience with Telematics, Automotive based products testing and Qualification.
- Strong knowledge on SOFTWARE Testing concepts
- Connect with various stakeholders of the product for any clarification on the requirements/Expectations from device, cloud, app and web portal.
- Understanding the client functional/Non-Functional requirements, high level design documents provided by client

What Makes You A Strong Fit

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other similar specialization
- At least 5+ year of experience as a Test Engineer in Automotive especially on telematics domain
- Experience with Bench and Vehicle level tests
- Good understanding of Telematics requirements, Embedded System and Automotive Products
- Experience with Software Testing (white box/grey box) and System Testing (black box)
- Experience with CAN simulation tools, Telematics feature testing like Ethernet, MQTT, UDS, OTA, GNSS, E-Call, Positioning, 4G/5G, Wifi, V2X and Security
- End to end test with other system level ECUs
- Experience in API test
- Experience with data analysis, logs, tracing, Vehicle Integration test
- Good English communication skills both written and verbal. Japanese language skills welcome.
- HW setup knowledge, also Telematic/Infotainment systems with knowledge on CAN, Diagnostics and Telephony
- Good experience in test methods, processes, error management and tools.
- Familiar with Jira, Confluence, MS Office, and database administration tools
- Team player skills with a “can do” attitude.

Bonus Points if You Have

- ISTQB Certification
- Knowledge of Automotive Testing Standard (A-SPICE)
- Some experience in Automation and Scripting (Python)
- Working knowledge of Android and Linux
- Experience in Agile/SCRUM
- HW experience with configuration different setups
- Knowledge in ALM is beneficial.
- Hands of AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot.

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 You Can Expect

- A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week.
- Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
- Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
- Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

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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.