About the Role
At HARMAN, we’re redefining the driving experience through connected car technologies. As part of our Automotive Engineering Services team, you will learn and contribute to telematics and connected vehicle solutions that support the next generation of intelligent, connected vehicles. In this role, you will support system engineering activities for telematics products, including requirements analysis, technical documentation, system design support, and validation. You will work closely with senior engineers, global teams, and cross-functional stakeholders while developing your skills in automotive connectivity, embedded systems, and connected vehicle technologies.
Responsibilities
- Participate in structured training and onboarding programs.
- Learn and apply systems engineering, software development, testing, and product development processes.
- Support system engineering and requirement engineering activities, including understanding customer requirements, reviewing requirements, maintaining requirement traceability and assisting in requirement documentation under guidance.
- Support development, integration, and validation activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Assist in debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of software and system issues.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and test artifacts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global engineering teams to support project deliverables and learn end-to-end product development processes.
- Support customer requirement analysis, impact assessments, and change management activities with guidance from experienced team members.
- Assist in vehicle testing, issue investigation, and validation activities for connected vehicle, infotainment, and telematics features.
- Support any new product demos under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Learn and apply industry standards, regulatory requirements, functional safety, and engineering best practices in daily work activities.
- Participate in technical reviews, team discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Continuously enhance technical and professional skills through training, mentorship, and self-learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of software development concepts through coursework, academic projects, or internships.
- Basic understanding of Systems Engineering concepts, including requirements management, system integration, verification, and validation, is preferred.
- Exposure to telematics or wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G/LTE, or 5G is a plus.
- Basic understanding of in-vehicle communication protocols such as CAN or Ethernet is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with curiosity and enthusiasm for automotive and connected vehicle technologies.
- Good English communication skills for working with global teams.
- Ability to collaborate in a multicultural, cross-functional team environment.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and contribute to innovative automotive solutions.
- Japanese communication skills to work with local teams and customers in Japan.
Skills
- Telematics
- Connected vehicle solutions
- Systems engineering
- Requirements analysis
- Technical documentation
- System design
- Validation
- Automotive connectivity
- Embedded systems
- Software development
- Testing
- Product development
- Debugging
- Troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- 4G/LTE
- 5G
- CAN
- Ethernet
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- English communication
- Japanese communication
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Benefits
- Competitive compensation/benefit programs
- Recognition programs
About the Company
- HARMAN's engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile.
- 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.
- At HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
