Npi Service Engineer

A Career at HARMANAs 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 RoleThe Engineer of Service NPI performs the activities of the customer service area related to new products introduction, end of life coordination of spare parts and training programs to our service centers, external service centers and distributors.What You Will Do- Engages with Engineering team identifying new products in the plan and expected timing of product launch.- Provide guidance to Engineering NPI team on product serviceability (design for serviceability)- Identify potential failure modes in the new products, provide feedback and prepare the customer service operations to support the customers- Coordinate required prototypes, understand product functionality, identify potential failure modes, and develop training activities- Define the critical spare parts to be created in the system for the new products, and coordinate the initial Min-max levels- Create the spare parts for the NPI products in the PLC and ERP systems.- Coordinate with procurement and sourcing to have inventory available of spare parts before product launch- Create service documentation for the new product introduction ahead of product launch- Provide training based on training requirements and plans for the different service centers (internal / external)- Coordinate the end of life of spare parts for service, following the end of life for the finished products with a systematic approach in the MRP system- Deliver performance on the key performance metrics for his area, and strive to exceed the targets- Use project management tools to achieve a successful conclusion on the NPI projects for customer service.- Drive improvement programs based on customer feedback / customer returns data with Quality and Engineering teams.- Participates in the certification program for service centers- Validates that the training programs were effective in the service centers- Identify and implement best practices in his area- Prioritize and assign projects, duties and tasks to cross-functional team members based on skills and abilities.- Strive and take actions that promote continuous improvement in department, company, and customer activities and interactions.- Track and report on critical case status, customer satisfaction, service trends, and other key performance metrics- Support the customer needs promptly, accurately, effectively, efficiently and in a professional manner.- Interface as required with customers and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure company goals can be met.- Maintain personal customer/distributor contacts interactively to build and keep a positive relationship between the company, the service departments, and the end users based on mutual respect and trust.What You Need- A four-year technical degree is required, preferably BSEE or equivalent.- Proficient in PC software such as MS Office for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases and in writing reports to upper management.- High level of structure in defining, implementing and monitoring processes- Must have a high level of sense of urgency and drive the business with data- Experience with Product Life Cycle (PLC) and ERP Business Management software, preferably SAP.- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to touch and handle objects, tools, and controls and also to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk and reach with hands and arms.- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and within OSHA's standard requirements.- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What is Nice to Have- Experience with electronic products, debugging, troubleshooting, and repairing products- Experience in developing processes and procedures- Strong problem solving skills.- Basic knowledge on acoustics and advanced knowledge of the design and engineering of complex electronic products, their electronic circuitry and circuit boards, their processors and system architecture, and digital signal processing is desirable.- Knowledge of routed and switched network infrastructure and protocols, including LAN, WAN, and wireless broadband access.- Effectively present information and respond to questions from grou