Resident Engineer

HARMAN International; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

HARMAN is seeking a Lead Resident Engineer to run the system hardware/software level test on our Compute Unit platforms. You will direct a global resident team, engage with clients, and validate software quality and system performance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong test leadership, deep embedded/ automotive systems knowledge, and experience with CAN/MOST networks, HW-in-the-loop, and strategic test planning. Travel up to 20% and Novi, MI office participation are expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years working knowledge in a product engineering or Hardware test engineering role in an embedded environment.
• 2+ years performing Leading project/Project management tasks, providing direction to the team
• 5+ years working knowledge of functional and non‑functional software testing, the software test life cycle, and various test design methodologies (function, performance, stress, load, risk‑based, scenario).
• 5+ years of vehicle networking experience (CAN, MOST).
• 3+ years of experience in Hardware-in-the-loop development and usage.
• Bug tracking tools, Configuration Management tools (Perforce), and Office productivity software.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage customer relationships at a release engineer and director/manager level
• Manage Project risk proactively, identify Project risks and coordinate meetings with software PMs, Tech leads and multi‑discipline functions to address risks before they become issues/Escalations
• Provide weekly Project status updates via the standard template
• Ensure the overall success and profitability of the Project
• Represent the Project internally to senior management during Project, quality and operations reviews
• Be the primary escalation point for both internal and external Project communications for the responsible customer Project
• Set direction and influence cross‑department engagement for Project execution and drive synchronization across multiple Project teams
• Responsible for tracking and reporting progress of Projects to both the customer and within the company
• Responsible for communicating the customer requirements within the organization and interface with multiple groups within to ensure customer’s requirement expectations are being met
• Achieve a good understanding of Embedded System and Automotive Products.

Skills

Project management

Embedded testing

Vehicle networking (CAN/MOST)

Test design methodologies

Tools

Perforce

Job description

A Career at HARMAN

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. 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 every day.

About the Role

This position will run the system Hardware/SW level test on the platform for globally developed Compute Unit Hardware products by HARMAN. The Lead Resident Engineer will Provide direction to the resident engineering team globally and responsible to represent with client activities. Validate the system on a regular basis using various test techniques to achieve the Software Quality and System Performance as per the defined requirements. Perform bench and vehicle tests as per test strategy. Work in tandem with the development teams to achieve defect‑free software by bringing out the bugs during earlier stages of the project. Follow the release plan of the project and quickly adapt to the change in plan. The position will work closely with Program Management and Engineering to ensure proper test coverage in the most efficient manner possible.

What You Will Do

• Build and manage customer relationships at a release engineer and director/manager level
• Manage Project risk proactively, identify Project risks and coordinate meetings with software PMs, Tech leads and multi‑discipline functions to address risks before they become issues/Escalations
• Provide weekly Project status updates via the standard template
• Ensure the overall success and profitability of the Project!
• Represent the Project internally to senior management during Project, quality and operations reviews
• Be the primary escalation point for both internal and external Project communications for the responsible customer Project
• Set direction and influence cross‑department engagement for Project execution and drive synchronization across multiple Project teams
• Responsible for tracking and reporting progress of Projects to both the customer and within the company
• Responsible for communicating the customer requirements within the organization and interface with multiple groups within to ensure customer’s requirement expectations are being met

Achieve a good understanding of Embedded System and Automotive Products.

Achieve a good understanding of Automotive Audio systems and Infotainment systems. In addition, gain in‑depth knowledge of basic Audio and Connectivity devices.

Understand the SW and HW architecture of various platform variants and reading hardware schematics

Identify and log SW defects on the platform through Structured, Exploratory, and Regression Testing.

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.

• Detailed analysis of reported problems, bug analysis, bug verification, and tracking. Perform regular reviews and conduct retrospection meetings to achieve high‑quality results.

Collaborate with various test teams to improvise and evolve existing test strategies

Develop test strategies and plans per business and product requirements

Initiate and foster team‑wide activities in learning and adopting new and relevant state‑of‑the‑art technologies for automotive infotainment, consumer electronics, embedded systems, software testing, and test tools.

Apply specifications, user guides, use cases, comparable products, and previously known bugs to create and maintain test plans, test designs, and test cases.

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 time or 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.

Coordinate with different departments domestically. Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and other activities in the framework of an Agile/Scrum development process.

Participate in internal and customer test drives. Provide technical support for the resolution of various customer and interdepartmental issues on an as‑needed basis.

Perform setup of modules/wiring and maintain test benches and test vehicles appropriately.

Demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record. Maintain and operate any vehicles within the group according to company vehicle policy.

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What You Need

8+ years working knowledge in a product engineering or Hardware test engineering role in an embedded environment.

2+ years performing Leading project/Project management tasks, providing direction to the team

5+ years working knowledge of functional and non‑functional software testing, the software test life cycle, and various test design methodologies (function, performance, stress, load, risk‑based, scenario).

5+ years of vehicle networking experience (CAN, MOST).

3+ years of experience in the following areas:

Hardware-in-the-loop development and usage.

Bug tracking tools, Configuration Management tools (Perforce), and Office productivity software.

Demonstrated experience functioning in a highly collaborative, demanding, and fast‑paced environment.

What is Nice to Have

Customer OEM Background

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic only

Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI

Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

This position requires the use of a HARMAN or customer‑owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN’s sole discretion, no more than 4 active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years.

_ Salary Ranges: _

$ 125,250 - $ 183,700

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, 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.