Test and Component Engineer

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
New opportunity within our large Engineering organization for a Test Engineer as part of a new opening position in Connectivity Test Center. This role will be part of a new team based in Bucharest which will work closely with the wider team. This is a newly formed team. Our goal is to build out our Connectivity Test Coordinating team operating from our strategic site in Bucharest providing experienced and dynamic team members to support multiple roles across our portfolio of global projects. This is an extremely exciting time to get involved, to help develop and shape innovative technology and drive change throughout the organization.

What You Will Do

• Identify and log SW defects on the platform through Structured, Exploratory, and Regression Testing.
• Review, Analysis, and test case creation
• Test case maintenance in compliance with software evolution, requirements, and traceability tracking
• Detailed analysis of reported problems, bug analysis, bug verification, and tracking. Perform regular reviews and conduct retrospection meetings to achieve high-quality results.
• Independently handle both Vehicle testing and bench testing request.
• Collaborate with various test teams to improvise and evolve existing test strategies.
• Identify, plan, and perform manual and automated software testing. Perform session-based exploratory testing.
• Identify, plan, and perform endurance-based testing or life testing to verify functionality over a long period of ignition cycles.
• Identify software issues and transfers problem issues into the issue tracking system with supporting log files and data.
• Record, process, and analyze data with PC-based tools and test instrumentation.
• Participate in internal and customer test drives. Provide technical support for the resolution of various customer and interdepartmental issues on an as-needed basis.
• Keep evidences for all HW components from teams
• Collect all requests for new or defect HW components
• Distribute HW components to teams and verify HW functionality
• Collect and maintain evidences for HW changes in projects
• Maintain functionality of test benches from office

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other similar specialization
• 3+ years Testing experience.
• Good understanding of Embedded System and Automotive Products.
• Good understanding of Automotive Infotainment systems.
• Understand the SW and HW architecture of various platform variants.
• Have a good understanding of the technical aspects of a wide range of equipment, including computers, software, and hardware.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the different Telematics domains like OTA, GNSS, E-Call, Positioning, 4G/5G, Wifi, V2X, Remote Services, V2X and Security
• Good experience in system test methods, processes, error management and tools.
• Familiar with Jira, Confluence, MS Office, and database administration tools
• Knowledge of standard industry communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Ethernet etc
• Team player skills with a "can do" attitude.
• Understanding about diagnosis topics of a vehicle and about diagnostic communication protocols used in electronic control units.
• Knowledge of the V-model software development process

Bonus Points if You Have

• ISTQB Certification and ASPICE knowledge
• Working knowledge of Android and Linux
• Experience in Agile/SCRUM
• HW experience with configuration different setups
• Knowledge in ALM is beneficial.
• Experience in Python testing

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.