Transducer & Lab Engineer Speaker

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

What You Will Do

• Be an active member of a team of technical experts and work closely with product development engineers across multiple locations. Serve as the primary interface to Harman AME, Manufacturing, Test & Validation, and CPD/SME teams.
• Provide engineering-level technical support for loudspeaker production and validation activities at the HU plant, ensuring effective communication with local teams and global engineering groups in both Hungarian and English.
• Plan, execute, and analyze standard and advanced measurements using TRSS, Klippel, and other electroacoustic test equipment, ensuring accurate documentation and interpretation of results.
• Lead prototype, pilot build, and sample activities, including material procurement, supplier coordination, shipment handling, and end‑to‑end sample logistics.
• Develop, review, and optimize build and rework procedures, supporting assembly of speaker systems and performing detailed part inspections, tear downs, and engineering analyses.
• Define, prepare, and execute functional, electrical, acoustic, and durability test plans in alignment with engineering requirements, DVP&R, and internal specifications.
• Manage and continuously improve the local storage database, ensuring proper part identification, traceability, stock accuracy, and compliance with engineering change processes.
• Analyze and resolve build, test, and production issues, preparing investigation samples, collecting structured data, and providing engineering-level reporting to CPD, SME, and global engineering teams.
• Support product launches and post‑SOP engineering activities, including documentation verification, part conformity checks, change implementation tracking, and build condition validation.
• Support warranty and quality investigations by performing root-cause analysis, creating structured test reports, and providing measurement data, photographic evidence, and engineering recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, applying engineering best practices, identifying process enhancements, supporting cost‑saving initiatives, and sharing technical learnings across teams.

What You Need

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Acoustics, or a related technical discipline.
• Fluent in English; Hungarian required for daily plant collaboration.

Experience

• Experience in automotive loudspeaker development, production support, validation testing, or related hardware engineering domains.
• Hands‑on experience with electroacoustic measurements, TRSS/Klippel systems, and preparation of structured engineering test reports.
• Practical experience with prototype builds, sample handling, or early‑phase product development.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and global engineering teams.
• Experience coordinating procurement, part logistics, and supplier communication.

Technical Knowledge

• GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) -> Working knowledge
• DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) and/or DRBFM -> Working knowledge
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) -> Working knowledge
• DVP&R (Design Validation Plan & Report) -> Working knowledge
• Problem‑solving methodologies (8-D, PHASE-5 test reporting, Fault Tree Analysis, Fish Bone Analysis, etc.) -> Proficient
• Electronic components and assemblies -> Familiarity
• Acoustic product testing and related tools -> Proficient
• Electrical and electronic device/component testing and tools -> Working knowledge

What is Nice to Have

• Experience with PLM / PDM systems such as Teamcenter.
• Exposure to automotive OEM audio engineering or audio product development environments.
• Experience supporting new product launches, production transitions, or quality investigations in a manufacturing context.
• Experience working with global, cross‑functional engineering teams.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 5%.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite at a Harman facility in the EU or North America.
• Successful completion of required background checks and screenings based on regional policy.

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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• 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.