Layout Designer

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 HARMANAs 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 are 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

The HW ECAD Expert is a member of a global HW development team to realize Infotainment- and CarComputer- solutions in automotive systems, which includes assessment of requirements and feasibility, definition of suitable concepts, implementation and verification, but mainly design of PCBs with multiple layer stack-ups.

What You Will Do

• Utilize Mentor Graphics Design Suite to design PCB layout for projects / products
• Design of PCBs with multiple layers, considering the specifications and restrictions for routing high speed signals and interfaces (Video, Ethernet, LPDDR, USB,etc) and for routing power planes and signals.
• Involvement in defining technical aspects of PCB design for projects/products
• Support to provide appropriate PCB material and stack up choices/definitions
• Experience with current PCB material choices and fabrication techniques
• Assess the cost impact and manufacturing impact of PCBs on projects/products
• Be involved in verifying PCB vendor technical and quality capabilities
• Cooperate with internal and external team members, including Mechanical engineers, electronic engineers, PCB suppliers etc.
• Take ownership of PCB design and on time delivery with high quality
• Signal and power integrity simulations based on current layout designs (using Harman agreed tools).
• Release the final production files for PCBs.
• Be in contact with PCB manufacturers and respond to their technical questions regarding PCB production process.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering, computer science or related areas)
• At least 3 years professional experience in PCB layout design
• Good experience with one of the following CAD tools: Mentor, Pads, Allegro – Preferred: MentorExpedition
• Familiar with IPC and other standards for PCB design and manufacturing
• Knowledge of Hardware Technology in automotive area
• Good English speaking and writing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work cross functionally to understand requirements 

Bonus Points if You Have

• Known Branches:
  Automotive Manufacturer (OEM) and Automotive Supplier (Tier-1 and Tier-2)
  Semiconductor Manufacturer (OEM) and Semiconductor Supplier
• Analyze SI requirements of products
• Experience with suggesting PCB technologies to get adequate SI performance from PCBs

What Makes You Eligible

• Good knowledge in spoken and written English
• You are willing to travel, if necessary.
• Readiness for occasional business trips.
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• Efficient work style and good communication skills.
• High perseverance, initiative and attention to details.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Self-organized and able to estimate, prioritize and schedule own tasks.
• Target, process and quality orientation.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages 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.

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