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 listening experience
About the Role
The position of Electronics Engineer is a key position in HEA and is responsible for the electronics section of project engineering, covering a wide range of audio products, including BT speakers, Wi-Fi speakers, headphones, sound bars and multi-channel wireless sound systems. This role is crucial for driving technological excellence and innovation, ensuring high-performance, low-latency, high-quality, and cost-effective hardware architectures and platforms that enhance product functionality and user experience. This role involves working closely with software, acoustics, DSP, systems, and platform teams to ensure smooth product development from concept to production.
What You Will Do
- Analyze PRDs and translate requirements into optimized hardware solutions, Lead the hardware design include Architecture/Block diagram/Schematic/Layout /prototype debugging and verification. etc.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost rationalization to ensure smooth project progression.
- Resolve complex technical challenges using advanced analysis and creative solutions.
- Partner with System/Platform teams to evaluate new features and explore NTI/platform technologies.
- Ensure ODM/OEM deliverables meet Harman quality, documentation, and design standards.
- Align technical optimization with business needs and build consensus via clear communication.
- Collaborate closely with the software team on solution selection, technical alignment, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth project execution.
- Summarize project outcomes and issues, creating documentation and training for future reference.
- Train and coach junior engineers to develop technical competence.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronic Engineering or related fields.
- 7+ years in consumer audio electronics (speakers/headphones), with proven experience in independent hardware design and mass production.
- Expertise in designing scalable, high-performance, low-latency, and cost-effective systems.
- Deep knowledge of audio architectures including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DSP, MCU, wireless audio transmission, and power management.
- Proficient in schematic/PCB tools (Altium/PADS); experienced in optimizing designs for stability, thermal, EMC, and ESD.
- Possess strong hardware-software co-design capabilities, enabling seamless communication with software engineers on architecture to effectively drive cross-functional technical problem-solving.
- Strong background in EMC/ESD debugging, RF troubleshooting, and audio compliance standards.
- Capable of conducting innovative research on audio circuits, Ultra-low power consumption, and EMC.
- Able to mentor junior engineers and drive projects through effective cross-team communication.
- Language: Fluent English for technical documentation and conference calls.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Good experience in audio hardware-related RF design and innovation, such as antenna design and evaluation, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi RF design and evaluation.
- Experience in firmware development and the ability to understand software architecture.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to work in an office and be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
- Excellent time management skills
- Capability in English
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
- “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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
- Design electronic systems for consumer audio products (Bluetooth speakers, wireless speakers, headphones, sound sticks, multi-channel wireless audio systems)
- Experience with Bluetooth and wireless audio technologies
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.
Harman Insights
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!
