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HARMAN International

Hardware PCB Design Engineer

HARMAN International

📍 Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴

full-time

mid-level

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Key Skills

PCB Mentor IPC Signal Power

Industry

Automotive Semiconductor

Job Description

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