Engineer, Equipment (Automation)

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

In the role of Equipment Engineer (Automation), you will have the opportunity to work within our Automotive Division. You will be responsible for maintenance & optimization of automated production systems. This role covers KUKA robots, Beckhoff PLCs, vision inspection systems, MES & supporting new equipment installations.

What You Will Do

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain KUKA robotic systems.
• Program and repair Beckhoff PLCs to ensure stable and efficient automation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot vision inspection systems used in production.
• Share knowledge and provide training on vision system operation and optimization to Automation Engineers.
• Monitor and support MES operations to ensure accurate production data tracking and system integration.
• Collaborate with IT and production teams to resolve MES related issues.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules using SAP PM.
• Record and track maintenance actions and equipment history.
• Analyze maintenance data to reduce equipment downtime and improve reliability.
• Perform regular inspections and repairs on production equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve equipment failures quickly.
• Maintain and propose appropriate spare parts inventory for the tool crib.
• Take ownership of maintenance activities for assembly lines.
• Ensure minimal disruption to production through proactive maintenance.
• Mentor and train Automation Engineers in robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and SAP PM.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across the team.
• Setup and install new equipment and production lines.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing / Industry / Electronic / Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Strong communicator and excellent team builder.
• Good Experience in ISO/IATF16949 quality system, Lean manufacturing.
• Operate Automation assembly line, Robot and PLC/C#/VB/visual inspection system related knowledge and 5 years or more maintenance experience.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Language skill: English (read, oral and write)
• Be familiar with non-standard equipment maintenance.
• Be familiar with Robot, PLC (Beckhoff, Omron)/C#/VB/Cognex vision inspection related knowledge and have experience in application debugging.
• Be familiar with ISO/IATF16949 quality system and TPM system.
• AutoCAD/SolidWorks/EPLAN.
• Good communication skills and leadership, a fair mind, strong sense of responsibility

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to OT arrangement and higher work loading during new project launch.
• Be willing to do tasks under pressure.
• More positive to adopt changing to meet company target.
• HARMAN will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screening.
• Successfully completed a background investigation and drug screening as a condition of employment.

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.