Internship Project: Ai - powered Test Automation Engineer

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.

A Career At HARMAN Automotive

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

About The Role

Join our Intelligent Cockpit System Test team to explore the frontier of AI-powered test automation. This internship focuses on leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced prompting techniques to generate, optimize, and execute test scripts and scenarios for next-generation automotive cockpit systems. You'll work on real-world applications that blend AI, software testing, and embedded systems, contributing to the evolution of intelligent in-vehicle experiences.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to cutting-edge AI applications in automotive testing.
• Mentorship from experts in system testing, automation, and automotive systems.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects with visibility across teams.
• A potential pathway to a full-time role in AI-driven system test engineering.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement test scenarios using LLMs for natural language-based test generation and refinement.
• Develop and experiment with prompt engineering strategies to improve the relevance and accuracy of AI-generated test cases.
• Apply vibe coding principles to align test logic with user experience expectations and system behavior.
• Integrate AI-generated scripts into existing automation frameworks.
• Collaborate with system testers and developers to validate and iterate on test coverage and effectiveness.
• Document methodologies, findings, and best practices for scaling AI-driven testing across cockpit platforms.

What You Need To Be Successful

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience or strong interest in working with LLMs (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) and prompt engineering.
• Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.).
• Understanding of embedded systems or automotive software is a plus.
• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and experimentation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Python-based testing frameworks like pytest or unittest to write and organize test cases.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness travel (0-20% of time) depending on the project necessities.
• Fluent in English
• High sense of responsibility
• Attention to details and good analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• Work in international teams with the world's largest automotive manufacturers
• Use HARMAN Flex – choose the right working model fitting their job (WFH, Hybrid or Office)
• Access career development opportunities and get both on the job training on high-end automotive projects, as well as extensive technical trainings.
• Access HARMAN Web shop with large employee discounts for audio products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG)
• Are encouraged to a healthy work/life balance with a progressive holiday plan based on total work experience, 2 sick days, 3 days off compensation for weekend legal holidays and flextime.
• And of course, enjoy meal tickets, a premium medical subscription, fitness discounts and other corporate perks.

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.