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
As the Senior Engineer, Acoustic Design, you will be part of a team developing the next generation of audio products. You will be responsible for performing design, optimization, and testing of headphones, microphone arrays, smart speakers, TVs, smartphones, and tablets. The use of current acoustic simulation software as well as acoustic testing hardware and software will be a large portion of your job activities.
Your Team
You will report directly to the Director, Engineering for Harman Embedded Audio (HEA).
What You Will Do
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Participate in the design and development of new technology and products for Harman Embedded Audio (HEA) relying heavily on analytical modeling efforts.
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Help determine the feasibility of new technology, ideas, and products proposed or ideated.
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Optimize prototype and/or design parameters to maximize performance -- one objective being the reduction of the development cycle time.
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Predict the performance of new or modified product prototypes -- prior to their fabrication and testing.
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Help plan experiments to prove in, or troubleshoot, new or existing products.
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Play a major role in the data analysis of measured results.
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Plan a significant role in the ideation of new technology, or troubleshooting of existing manufactured products for HEA.
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Be active in the creation of intellectual property for HEA.
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Provide specialized applications engineering support, as needed, in conjunction with the HEA Sales Team and/or factories.
What You Need
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Bachelor’s degree in acoustic, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related field, OR 8 years of experience in Acoustics engineering in place of a 4-year degree.
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5 years of experience in Acoustics engineering or related field.
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Experience with SoundCheck, HATS, and GRAS.
What is Nice to Have
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Master’s Degree in Acoustics or related field.
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Experience with headphone design and testing.
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Experience with Smart IOT devices (acoustics, system architecture).
What Makes You Eligible
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Be willing to travel up to 5% domestic and international travel.
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Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.
What We Offer
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Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN products (JBL, Harman/Kardon, etc.)
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Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world
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An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
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Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration
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On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development are provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network
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Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
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Salary Ranges:
USD 83,250 - USD 122,100
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.
Top Skills
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!
