Principal Engineer, Magnet Expert

Principal Engineer, Magnet Expert – HARMAN International

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.

• 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 helping to 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 team, manufacturing team, and procurement team
• 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 to work 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 structure
• Foresee the technology opportunities beyond specific divisional or platform spaces, but at a more systematic/holistic level. Begins 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 of/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

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level.

Employment type:

Full-time. Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology. Industries:
Computers and Electronics Manufacturing.