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General information

Location:
Shanghai - Shanghai, China - 18 Hongmei Road
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T4
Job ID:
R-53743-2026

Description & Requirements

About the Role

The Component Engineer is responsible for driving component technology portfolio management, standardization, and component preference strategy to support the efficiency, quality, supply chain resiliency, and productivity of Harman products within the Automotive division (all products, regions, and customers).

Component types within the scope of component engineering are semiconductor, discrete, passive, and a selected group of E-mechanical (connector, fan) components.


Your Team

This position will report to the Component Engineering Director and will be an individual contributor role without direct or indirect reports.

What You Will Do

  • Drive cross function team to define and continuously evolve component preference strategy and standardization
  • Research and review automotive electronic parts specifications, standards and support the component selection and application in Harman products
  • Define multi-sourcing specifications, verify underlying sources by technical evaluation, simulation, testing…
  • Research and study emerging technologies, support new supplier evaluation, development, conduct supplier technological assessment
  • Manage global component master database, continuously evolve corporate process and rules to support business needs
  • Early involvement in design activities or issue resolution, act as linking pin between designers, manufacturers and procurement providing advice, support the balance between performance, quality, cost and timing requirements for components used in HARMAN’s Automotive products
  • Provide component expertise support to global design centers and manufacturing sites on component application, quality, failure analysis, PCN, shortage response

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering – Electronic/Automation/ Micro-Electrics or related majors.
  • 5+ years hands-on experience in hardware schematic design, simulation, worst case analysis, design verification and product validation.
  • 8+ years hands-on experience and expertise of discrete components and Integrated Circuits (IC’s) – operational principles, specifications, characterization, testing, application, reliability, failure modes
  • Understanding of automotive Product Development Process, Supplier Change Requests (PCN/PDN) process, PPAP process and other common automotive quality procedures and stress test specifications (IATF16949, AEC-Q100/200, etc.)
  • Experience of driving cross functional collaboration / transvers projects.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English, strong analytical, interpersonal, presentation skills

What is Nice to Have

  • Knowledge or experience of electronic component cost structures and analytic
  • Knowledge or experience of sustainability and electronic component CO2e
  • Knowledge of supplier management practices, supplier industry / risk, global supply chain resiliency
  • Understanding of Circuit Board (PCB) design and surface mount (SMT) manufacturing equipment, processes, and electronic component package.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Good English and Chinese communication
  • Self-motivated and strong sense of responsibility
  • Leadership to drive the cross functional discussion and collaboration
  • Open, flexible, and collaborative

What We Offer

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
  • 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
  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

You Belong Here 
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  
 
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  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.HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com) 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.