A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.
- Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
- Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
- Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience
About the Role
The Engineer, Acoustics will be responsible for the acoustic design and development of Car Aftermarket Audio products. The role needs to effectively drive internal project team and external suppliers for new technology implementations and continuous acoustic package upgrading to ensure delivery of industry-leading sound performance.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for the acoustic design and development of Car Aftermarket Audio products, including the validation of sound concept, optimization of design parameters, algorithms tuning, sound tuning, sound performance evaluation with both objective measurement and subjective listening test, etc.
- Support the sound requirement definition for Car Aftermarket Audio products and interact with related functions.
- Support sound quality control in collaboration with Quality and other functional teams, including sound quality definition, sample evaluation, sound verification, etc.
- Review product designs with project team and suppliers to ensure the understanding of all sound requirements.
- Work with project team and suppliers for the product development from sound concept to mass production.
- Monitor acoustics testing of new products and components at suppliers.
- Responsible for conveying, communicating, and preserving original product definition, design integrity, performance and cost expectations, and scheduling requirements of assigned projects.
- Perform acoustic and electrical tests on audio products using proper test systems.
- Perform subjective listening test and evaluate sound quality of audio product.
- Station at key supplier's design and manufacturing facilities, as an on-site "advocate" and "extension" of the development.
- Assist line manager to improve sound development process, conduct ongoing research, and drive innovation to ensure the delivery of best sound quality products.
- Create and maintain acoustic design documentation and reporting for various stakeholders.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor or above degree of acoustics or related major.
- 5+ years’ acoustics background experience.
- Solid knowledge in acoustic theory, acoustic test, and acoustic simulation.
- Experienced at loudspeaker acoustic design, sound tuning and subjective evaluation.
- Proficient in using Soundcheck, Klippel, and Audio Precision test system, etc.
- Familiar with production line level manufacture, assembly, and test system.
- Experience in working with vendors and contract manufacturers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Can-do attitude and self-motivation.
- Proficient in both spoken and written English.
Bonus Points if You Have Bonus Points if You Have
- Golden Ears certification.
- Knowledge in acoustic related algorithms and digital signal processing.
- Experience in algorithm development.
- Experience in working with overseas companies in Europe and US.
- Music related expertise.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office in Shenzhen.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
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 or above degree of acoustics or related major
- 5+ years' acoustics background experience
- Solid knowledge in acoustic theory, acoustic test, and acoustic simulation
- Experienced at loudspeaker acoustic design, sound tuning and subjective evaluation
- Proficient in using Soundcheck, Klippel, and Audio Precision test system
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!
