AdressA 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.
About the Role:
The Principal Acoustic Systems Engineer will work on Harman's Car Audio system design, development and the focus on tuning of new audio systems cars: The role will leverage Harman's brand technology leadership to create the best automotive audio systems in the world.
What You Will Do:
- Design and tune audio systems in the automotive environment
- Prepare technical requirements and report presentations
- Support departmental initiatives and activities as directed by the department supervisor
- Provide technical support and guidance for the solution of various customers' and interdepartmental issues
- Develop and document tools and best practices in an international environment
- Planning and managing customer projects and alignment with internal and external stakeholders
- Lead discussions and directly support OEM customers
- Responsible for all Acoustic Systems Harman provides for specific OEM customers
- Lead, train, support and evaluate engineers
- Investigate new audio related technologies and best practices
- Research and create novel solutions to issues in Acoustic Systems for the automotive environment
- Pick up and deliver cars from customer to car lab
- Preparation of internal/ external audits within the work domain and location
- Organization of local poolcar- and equipment maintenance
- Support or execution of mechanical tasks e.g. disassembling and mounting hardware components (loudspeaker, amplifier, head-unit)
- Create and maintain documentation.
- Travel to customers and other Harman sites within Europe
What You Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Acoustics is required. Master's degree in Engineering preferred. Alternatively, Tonmeister degree
- Thorough knowledge of acoustics combined with practical experience
- Three years or more of design experience of audio systems and/or components within the automotive or consumer industry
- 10+ years or more of experience in an audio related field is required; Five years or more of experience is strongly preferred
- Specific experience required in 3 or more of the following fields: acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, digital signal processing, amplifier engineering, physical/psycho-acoustics and recording arts. playing an instrument is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of best practices in product development and sound tuning
- User experience and knowledge of audio tools
- Basic knowledge of loudspeaker design
- Excellent hearing capability
- Detailed knowledge of acoustic theory, sound reproduction and sound system tuning is required
- Experience on algorithm development and programming is preferred (e.g. Matlab, C, C++))
- Main communication language: English/ optional: German, Swedish, Italian or French)
- Proficient in identifying and solving issues and recommending process improvements.
- Ability to cooperate on technical and artistical solutions
- Project Management skills
- Basic technical and construction skills
What makes You Eligible:
- Open to travel to Harman sites within Europe (up to 40% of the time)
- Valid Drivers License
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.
