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About the Role
As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the conceptualization, design, implementation and testing of technologies, tools, or processes while consistently demonstrating technical expertise and ingenuity. Demonstrate the ability to plan, define, and execute projects independently and with minimal guidance. Recognized throughout the Division as an emerging expert.
In this role, you will design and develop power electronics hardware for amplifier systems sold under the Crown/JBL brands. You will be responsible for component selection, circuit simulations, schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, prototype testing and support manufacturing activities.
What You Will Do
- Architect, design, and test high power audio amplifiers and power supplies.
- Lead and participate in technical design reviews and advise on all aspects of product design.
- Ensure products meet customer and internal requirements, specifications, and cost targets.
- Conduct research and development of new technologies and products.
- Release and maintain controlled documents in Harman’s documentation system.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering or related field and 12 years of industry experience. Alternatively, Master’s Degree in above mentioned fields and 8 years of experience; or PhD degree and 4 years of experience in power electronics analysis and design..
- Expert in the field of power electronics/power supplies.
- Experience working with a variety of power converter applications and topologies including, but not limited to:
- AC/DC and DC/DC converters
- Power Factor Correction (PFC)
- Resonant and Quasi-resonant converts (SRC, LLC, LCC, etc)
- Flyback, full-bridge, half-bridge, forward, buck, boost, etc
- Control systems design
- Expertise in electronics computer-aided design (ECAD) tools such as Xpedition, Altium.
- Experience in design for global safety / regulatory requirements (CSA, UL, etc.). Experience and/or knowledge in PCB layout practices.
- Through knowledge of design techniques and methods for EMC compliance.
- Proficiency with circuit simulations tools such as Simplis, LTspice, etc
What is Nice to Have
- Previous Professional or Consumer Audio/Video experience. Knowledge of professional audio systems (public address, cinema, sound reinforcement, etc.)
- Experience and/or knowledge in PWM Class D switching amplifier design including:
- Feedback and power stage simulation/design.
- Protection schemes.
- Thermal design experience related to power semiconductors for both natural and forced air convection including thermal interfacing and dissipation.
- Transformer/magnetic design knowledge and/or experience.
- Experience working with wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies (GaN/SiC).
- Experience with mixed signal analog/digital system design.
What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office in Richardson, TX.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- Competitive wellness benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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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 Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related) with 12 years industry experience, or Master's with 8 years, or PhD with 4 years
- Expertise in power electronics and power supplies
- Experience with power converter topologies: AC/DC, DC/DC, PFC, resonant (SRC, LLC, LCC), flyback, full-bridge, half-bridge, forward, buck, boost
- Experience in control systems design for power electronics
- Proficiency with ECAD tools (Xpedition, Altium)
- Proficiency with circuit simulation tools (Simplis, LTspice)
- Experience with PCB layout practices and design for global safety/regulatory requirements (CSA, UL)
- Thorough knowledge of EMC design techniques and methods
- Ability to plan, define, execute projects independently and lead technical reviews
- Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international)
- Willingness to work in an office in Richardson, TX
- Successfully complete background investigation and drug screen
Harman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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!
