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HARMAN International posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Garching: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by HARMAN International
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
In this role, you will integrate auxiliary systems into test vehicles by fabricating custom wiring harnesses, designing mechanical prototypes & 3D-printed components. You will also perform deep-dive diagnostics and repairs on prototypes to drive development from concept to test-readiness.
What You Will Do
- Support in the assembly, adaptation, and installation of prototype vehicles
- Cutting, stripping, crimping, and preparing wiring harnesses
- Routing, securing, and protecting cables in prototype vehicles
- Support with modifications, repairs, and test setups of prototype wiring harnesses
- Documentation of wiring harness modifications and wiring in prototype vehicles
- Creation of prototype parts using 3D printers
- Preparation of print jobs and post-processing of printed components (e.g., brackets, clips)
- Software and configuration updates in prototype vehicles and their documentation
- Major in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or comparable engineering study
- Understanding of vehicle networks such as CAN, Flex Ray Automotive ETH
- Experience in modeling vehicle control actuators such as steering, braking, powertrain
- Ability to comprehend E/E Architecture diagrams and compare against implementations
- Fluent communication skills in English
- Good Programming/Scripting skills
- MS Office skills
- Self-motivated individual with willingness to learn
- Being curious and have enthusiasm for automated driving and ADAS
- Driver’s license
- Willingness to work onsite, up to 2 days per week in Harman office (Garching bei München) for in vehicle testing
- Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
- Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration
- Experiences and passion in a global acting team
You Belong Here
HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.
About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology
Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.
Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.
If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!
Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: [email protected].
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)
Working student essentials
What this Engineering working student role in Garching means for you: the weekly-hours rules, the social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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