Summer Intern - Customer Quality Engineer

Posted:
1/29/2026, 1:20:57 AM

Location(s):
Novi, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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 every day.

Introduction: 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 

As a Customer Quality Engineer you will contribute to continual product improvements, from supplied electronic components and software improvements to manufacturing process improvements. This position is an introductory position reporting to Quality and Warranty Engineers.  You will work with warranty claim data looking for trends in complaints and work to reduce claims. This position will also include working with warranty databases and reporting tools. 

 

What You Will Do 

  • Lead the development of automated reports for our QLIK dashboards.  

  • Act as the point person on developing monthly reports for internal reviews. 

  • Verify effectiveness of warranty corrective actions, confirming clean points have not been broken. 

  • Actively provide support in the Customer Quality team on special quality improvement projects. 

 

What You Need to Be Successful 

  • A thorough understanding of Excell (pivot tables, Paynter charts etc.)

  • Demonstrable knowledge of being able to create QLIK dashboards, or the ability to teach themselves to work with QLIK. 

  • The ability to research and learn about electronic components such as resistors, diodes, memory chips. 

  • Learn new technologies that Harman provides its customers.  

 

Bonus Points if You Have  

  • Interest in world class automotive audio products. 

 

What Makes You Eligible 

  • Must be currently enrolled in a related Bachelor's Degree program or higher at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later, taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program, and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program 

  • Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA 

  • Be willing to work in an office in Novi, Michigan. 

  • Be willing to work remotely. 

  • Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work. 

  • Must possess unrestricted work authorization. 

  • Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment 

  • Must provide full work availability from May 18, 2026 through August 7, 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week. 

 

What We Offer  

  • Flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN location 

  • Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.) 

  • Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University 

  • Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria 

  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development 

 

Pay Transparency 

  • Freshman: $21.00 

  • Sophomore: $23.00 

  • Junior: $25.00 

  • Senior: $27.00   

  • Master: $32.00  

  • Doct: $38.00 

 

Dependent on the internship offered, pay is based on factors, including without limitation, the applicant's level of education and business need. 

Benefits 

HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN, and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits. 

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.