Vehicle testing & data analysis support engineer (m/f/d)
Harman · Bochum
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.
About the Role
This role is about investigating and troubleshooting technical issues found in Geely vehicles. It involves reproducing software and hardware problems, collecting and analyzing vehicle data logs to identify root causes, and tracking issues through JIRA. The position also supports the handling of warranty parts and ensures issues are progressed and reported in a timely manner. Overall, it combines hands-on vehicle diagnostics, problem-solving, and coordination with engineering teams to help improve vehicle quality and reliability.
What You Will Do
- Execute static & dynamic issue replication testing for both HW and SW issues, related to all Geely brand vehicles served (Geely, Volvo EX30, Polestar 4)
- Retrieve required logs from the vehicle to support root-cause analysis (CAN, FR & LIN logs, DHU logs, TCAM logs etc…)
- Update the related JIRA tickets according to defined KPI targets set by the business
- Support the team in managing incoming field warranty parts & in-vehicle installation, guaranteeing a quick turnaround (analyse, forward, scrap)
- Manage independently and with limited supervision the assigned JIRA issues [D0-D3 of 8D process], report the status and escalate blocking points to line manager.
- Ensure data log analysis is carried out, whenever possible, in order to understand the root-cause of issues.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Experience in whole-vehicle testing, especially in the infotainment, connectivity or EE fields & technical reporting.
- Experience in extracting CAN, FR, LIN logs, including installation/modifications of related CAN-harnesses when required.
- Proficient with Vector tools (i.e. CANo, CANape) and DSA.
- Previous experience in extracting, reading and analyzing TCAM and DHU log files for Geely 2.0 or 3.0 architecture is highly desired.
- Experience in connectivity and infotainment domains is essential.
- Fluent in English.
- Flexible regarding travels to EU countries, other oversea markets if needed, for investigation of issues on-site.
- Driver License (Class B) is a must.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Experience with ADAS testing and functions is highly beneficial.
- Experience in other vehicle systems (Propulsion, High Voltage, Chassis, Vehicle Engineering) is beneficial.
- Notion in German and Chinese would be a plus.
What Makes You Eligible
- Hands-on experience in whole-vehicle testing, particularly in infotainment, connectivity, or EE systems.
- Strong knowledge of CAN, FR, and LIN log extraction, including CAN harness installation and modifications.
- Proficiency with Vector tools (CANoe, CANape), DSA, and technical reporting.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Willingness to travel within Europe and internationally for on-site investigations when required.
What We Offer
- HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
- 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
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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.