ECAD Expert (m/f/d)

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.

What You’ll Be Part Of

As an ECAD expert you will be responsible for the administration of our ECAD design system Siemens Xpedition Enterprise. Focus is on introduction of additional features, improvement of performance, establishing solutions for global collaboration, and user support and training.

You will have global responsibility for the usage of the EDA tools (Europe, China, U.S., Mexico, India). Your office will be in Karlsbad/Germany or Bucharest/Romania, and you will work in close collaboration with another ECAD expert located in Karlsbad/Germany.

How You’ll Make An Impact 

• Administration and maintenance of our ECAD design system Siemens Xpedition Enterprise

• Maintenance, support and setup of the ECAD server systems worldwide

• Maintenance support for ECAD data centers in Europe, China, U.S., India in collaboration with the IT department

• Maintenance of our enterprise data management system (EDM)

• Maintenance of the interfaces to the product lifecycle management system (Siemens Teamcenter PLM)

• Maintenance of Valor NPI (DFM analysis)

• Maintenance of the interfaces to simulation tools, e.g. ANSYS, Hyperlynx, ADS

• Improvement of ECAD/MCAD collaboration

• Virtualization of ECAD solutions using Windows remote desktop services (RDS)

• Evaluation and introduction of new software releases and additional tools together with the IT department

• Preparation of installation scripts for ECAD systems globally

• Customization and automation of our ECAD tool chain using scripting languages, e.g. C Shell Script, PowerShell Script, JavaScript, Python, etc.

• Direct contact with the supplier of the ECAD system (Siemens)

• Determination of needed software licenses

• Actively provide support of schematic designers, PCB designers and component library engineers

• Write work instructions and training materials

• Lead end user training sessions

• Global cooperation with all Harman hardware development teams as ECAD expert

• Reporting and escalation to global hardware leaders

What Makes You A Strong Fit 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in hardware development

• Minimum 3 years of experience with ECAD system support

• Deep knowledge of ECAD systems, preferred of Siemens Xpedition Enterprise

• Deep knowledge in schematics and PCB layout design

• Experience in component library administration

• Experience in collaboration between hardware and mechanical engineering

• Experience in product lifecycle management and the interfaces between EDM and PLM

• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes and requirements

• Knowledge of scripting languages, especially C Shell Script, PowerShell Script, JavaScript, Python, etc.

• Basic knowledge in IT server administration (Windows Server and Linux)

• Fluent in Business English

Bonus Points if You Have

• Knowledge of German language

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and their application in electronic design automation

Things To Know 

• You are willing to travel (domestic and international)

What You Can Expect 

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite three days a week. 

• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)

• Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan

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

• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• “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.