Principal Engineer, Magnet Expert

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

You will be the magnet composition, material, and process expert in the global automotive speaker engineering team. You will be responsible for defining and testing the magnet chemical compositions, material properties, and manufacturing processes that would be necessary to meet product performance, production durability, and cost requirements.

• Optimize supplier compositions, influence supplier processes, and potentially reduce costs by providing in‑house expertise to challenge supplier claims and drive technology development
• Evaluate new suppliers, understanding material differences, and help commonize specifications across multiple sources to ensure interchangeability and quality
• Support new product development, R&D projects and be the lead expert for all magnet material composition and magnet manufacturing process related engineering activities
• Participate in the development of common work practices, procedures and design standards with other engineering teams, manufacturing teams, and procurement teams
• Ensure that the necessary documentation is provided that defines and verifies magnet selection and application to meet the design performance and reliability requirements
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in world‑class best practice in relation to magnet application, analysis, materials and manufacturing techniques
• Proven experience working with a team of design engineering, manufacturing, test, quality and supplier engineering members and coordinate activities among team members with either direct or indirect reporting structures
• Foresee technology opportunities beyond specific divisional or platform spaces, but at a more systematic/holistic level. Begin to develop a point of view on standards in the specific area of expertise or as projects prove key insights

• Master's degree in Material Science
• 10 years overall magnet industry related work experience
• Knowledge/use of various analysis/methodologies
• Understanding of world‑class best practice in magnet applications
• Deep knowledge in magnet chemical composition and processing

• Working knowledge of the OEM customers' expectations and requirements
• Detail‑oriented demonstrated ability from theoretical to implementation‑based thinking
• Strong analytical skills
• Proactive, anticipates issues and makes decisions to address issues before they arise
• Background and experience in automotive speakers
• A thorough understanding of best practice laboratory procedures and the use of laboratory equipment

• Be willing to travel up to 15%, domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in the R&D Center in Novi, US in a hybrid work environment
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Hourly wage: $120,750 - $177,100. Other forms of compensation such as bonuses or commission may also be available.

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include:

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Volunteer leave
• Paid bonding and caregiver…