Principal Engineer, Acoustics

A 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 every day.

About the Role

Automotive is your native language and based on the Harman Automotive product solutions you want to shape Harman’s product integration of tomorrow to create the future of holistic in-car end-user experiences. With your vehicle-level acoustics integration and knowledge and expertise within perfected end-user audio experience, you are an ambassador for the acoustics integration of Harmans cross-domain Automotive products and solutions.

As an acoustics engineer for in-vehicle audio experience in the EPIC team, you work with appropriate stakeholders to plan and specify the in-vehicle system integration and design, develop, and tune new audio systems in the vehicles. The role will leverage Harman's brand technology leadership to apply brand-relevant technologies to cars to create world-class automotive audio systems.

What You Will Do

• Work with global Harman teams to define the scope of various projects that include concept cars, customer-specific demo vehicles, and prototypes of new audio experiences

• Investigate new audio-related technologies and best practices

• Participate in research and create novel solutions to issues in acoustic systems for the automotive environment

• Develop and document worldwide acoustic systems tools and best practices

• Closely collaborate with internal product and technology departments, architects, and technology suppliers on relevant future technologies and product concepts

• Present new concepts to customers, media, etc. at demo events and tech shows

• Investigate new UI/UX/audio-related technologies and best practices

• Deliver vehicle-level as well as novel acoustics and technology know-how into the organization and foster the creation of compelling cross-domain solutions

• Support strategic technology and innovation initiatives

What You Need

• Master’s degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 12+ years of experience

• Specific experience in at least two of the following fields: acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, digital signal processing, amplifier engineering, psychoacoustic, and recording arts.

• Detailed knowledge of acoustic theory, sound reproduction, and sound system tuning

• Well-founded knowledge in further automotive domains like electronics, DSP software, and mechanics

• Practical experience and excellent understanding of acoustics systems integration within automotive

• Team player with the ability to work in global cross-domain and -functional teams

• Capable of creating specifications, guidelines, and documentation that clearly defines and supports the system integration

• Self-motivated and willing to drive things forward

• Ability to quickly get used to new topics as well as a high degree of flexibility

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Knowledge of features, strengths, and weaknesses of various software and hardware in the audio and computing realm

• Ability to communicate advanced and complex concepts and ideas persuasively and concisely to all levels of the business

What is Nice to Have

• Experience in executing and innovation projects

• 3+ years of experience in automotive electronics project development

• Background in multiple of the following areas: acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, digital signal processing, amplifier engineering, psychoacoustic, and recording arts.

• Strong quality mind with a focus on creating surprising long-lasting end-user experiences

• Specific experience required in three or more of the following fields: signal flow design, UI/UX design, graphic design, acoustic engineering, digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, and recording arts.

• Knowledge of 2D or 3D visual design software (Adobe Suite, CAD software, etc.) is preferred.

• Passion for acoustics and sound reproduction

• Knowledge of recording arts/Musician

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 30% domestic and international travel

• Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, etc.)

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities

• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment

• On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development such as on-site café, fitness center, weekly massage, fitness classes, and other onsite events promoted by our Employee resource groups

• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies

• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs

• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

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USD 100,125 - USD 146,850

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.