Internship - Hardware Engineer

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

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

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated final-year engineering student to join our Connectivity Hardware Development team and support the verification and validation of next‑generation automotive Telematics and connectivity systems in combination with latest Artificial Intelligence advancements in the sector.

In this role, you will work hands‑on in our hardware laboratory, assisting senior engineers with prototype bring-up, design verification, measurements, flashing, and technical documentation by combining traditional methods with AI driven solutions to make our day-to-day work more efficient. You will gain exposure to real automotive hardware development processes and technologies while contributing directly to the quality and performance of our products.

What You Will Do

• Perform design verification and measurement tasks on analog and digital circuits using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.

• Assist in prototype bring-up, including unit flashing, configuration, and running predefined test procedures developed with the assistance of AI.

• Execute hardware reworks (basic soldering, component replacements, small modifications) with guidance from senior engineers.

• Collect, document, and organize measurement results, ensuring that reports and technical documentation are clear and accurate.

• Read and interpret schematics and PCB layouts to support debugging, test preparation, and measurement planning.

• Support senior engineers in root-cause investigations by preparing setups, capturing signals, and documenting observations.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Special interest in electronics and AI.

• Final year student in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a closely related field.

• Hands-on experience from school or personal projects involved:

  • Schematic design using tools such as KiCad, Eagle, or similar.

  • PCB layout implementation for simple or moderately complex boards.

  • Ordering, assembling, and testing PCBs (Printed Circuit Board), including component selection and BOM (Bill of Materials) preparation.

  • Familiarity with hardware bring-up and debugging, including basic measurement techniques for analog and digital circuits.

Ability to read and interpret schematics and PCB layouts and translate them into measurement or test plans.

• Basic soldering and hardware rework abilities (SMD[Surface Mount Device] touch up, connector replacement, jumper wiring, etc.) are a plus.

• Strong interest in hardware development and laboratory work.

• Good spoken and written English communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams in a structured engineering environment.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Signal & Power Integrity basics.

• Understanding of commonly used interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, etc.

• Basic knowledge in command shell programming and shell debugging (Linux)

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to work primarily on-site, as the role involves laboratory measurements, prototype flashing, and hands on hardware tasks.

• Availability to work full / part-time during the final year of studies

• Ability to comply with company requirements, including a background check and other standard on-boarding procedures.

• Motivation to learn automotive hardware development processes and contribute to a professional engineering environment.

What We Offer

• Work in international teams with the world’s largest automotive manufacturers

• Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects

• Access HARMAN Webshop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG)

• And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks

• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.