About the Role
The Acoustic Systems Engineer will work on Harman’s Non-Branded Audio system design, development and the focus on tuning of new non-branded audio systems cars.
What You Will Do
- Tune non-branded audio systems in the automotive environment for multiple projects, platforms and tools
- Execute non-branded sound tuning on Audio Systems for OEMs
- Prepare technical requirements and report presentations
- Provide technical support and guidance for the solution of various customers’ and interdepartmental initiatives
- Develop and document tools and best practices in an international environment
- Planning and managing customer projects and alignment with internal and external stakeholders
- Pick up and delivering cars from customer to car lab
- Preparation of internal/ external audits within the work domain and location
- Support or execution of mechanical tasks e.g. disassembling and mounting hardware components (loudspeaker, amplifier, head-unit)
- Create and maintain project documentation and reporting for various stakeholders
- Travel to customers and other Harman sites on a regular basis
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field; alternatively, a Tonmeister degree
- 5+ years of experience in automotive or consumer audio systems, sound tuning, or related audio fields such as studio, mixing, or recording
- Strong knowledge of acoustics, sound reproduction, loudspeaker design, audio system development, with hands-on experience evaluating sound quality and experience in acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, DSP, amplifier engineering, psychoacoustics, or recording arts
- Familiarity with audio tools, product development best practices, and ideally algorithm development or programming (e.g., MATLAB, C, C++)
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to support technical and creative solutions
- Fluent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus
- Willingness to travel regularly and a valid driver’s license
Bonus Points if You Have
- Golden Ears certification
- Experience in working with overseas companies in Asia, Europe and US
- Music related expertise
What Makes You Eligible
- Fluent English
- Willing to travel
What We Offer:
- HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
- You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
- Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
- Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
- Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
- Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field, or a Tonmeister degree
- 5+ years of experience in automotive or consumer audio systems, sound tuning, or related audio fields
- Strong knowledge of acoustics, sound reproduction, loudspeaker design, and audio system development
- Hands-on experience evaluating sound quality
- Experience in acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, DSP, amplifier engineering, psychoacoustics, or recording arts
- Familiarity with audio tools and product development best practices
- Algorithm development or programming experience, such as MATLAB, C, or C++
- Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and project management skills
- Fluent English communication skills
- Willingness to travel regularly
- Valid driver’s license
- Golden Ears certification
- Experience working with overseas companies in Asia, Europe, and the United States
- Music-related expertise
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Harman and has not been reviewed or approved by Harman.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, often including medical, dental, and vision plans, with HSAs/FSAs and disability or life insurance also referenced. Wellbeing support such as EAP access and onsite occupational health services is also part of the package in some regions.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle-oriented benefits include employee product discounts and region-specific perks like free fruit deliveries, Cycle to Work schemes, and meal coupons or allowances. Flexible schedules and work-from-home options are also part of the overall offering where roles and projects allow.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is repeatedly characterized as solid or market-aligned for many roles, with salary payments described as consistent and on time. Compensation is also tied to performance in some accounts, reinforcing a perception of basic fairness for a portion of employees.
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What We Do
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!
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