Introduction: 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
As a hardware engineer, you will ensure we remain updated with the latest and fastest computing hardware to improve efficiency and compete within the industry.
What You Will Do
- Electrical design and evaluation related to audio products (AV/HiFi components, soundbars, smart speakers, headphones, etc.)
- Development specification planning, evaluation review, and technical guidance for ODM vendors
- Support for new product planning
- Ideation and proposal of new technologies and features
Key areas of responsibility:
1) Circuit, PCB, and system design for AV/HiFi components, soundbars, smart speakers, and headphones
- Comprehensive product quality evaluation, including circuits, components, and sound performance
- Troubleshooting and issue resolution in case of product defects
2) Technical studies and proposals in response to new product planning
- Ideation and proposal of new technologies and features
3) Cost control and development schedule management
4) Communication with Project leaders and Mechanical/Acoustic/Software engineers
What You Need to Be Successful
- Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical design for audio products
- Experience with a wide range of product categories and familiarity with key devices (e.g., SoC, DSP) is a plus
- Expertise in at least one electrical engineering domain, such as:
o Analog circuits / Digital circuits
o Power supply circuits (analog, switching, battery-powered)
o FPGA / PLD design
o Pre / Power amplifier circuits
o Digital amplifier circuits
o Network interfaces (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)
o Servo circuits
o General knowledge of electrical components
- Proficiency in measurement instruments, circuit simulators, and standard office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Bonus Points if You Have
- Educational background in electrical/electronic engineering, communications engineering, acoustical engineering, or graduation from a technical college (Kosen or equivalent)
What Makes You Eligible
- Overseas business trips may be required as necessary for internal and external meetings and discussions.
- Strong interest and enthusiasm for audio product development
- Basic business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 500 or above, with a willingness to improve)
What We Offer
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- “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
- Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical design for audio products
- Expertise in at least one electrical engineering domain
- Proficiency in measurement instruments and circuit simulators
- Educational background in electrical/electronic engineering or related fields
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!
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