Engineer, Acoustics

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

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 everyday.

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

The role is responsible for develop, finalize and document the vehicle audio system to meet or exceed performance and cost targets. Perform sound tuning and sound performance test, measurement and evaluation to meet or exceed Branded Audio system performance expectations.

What You Will Do

• Interface with sales and customers to provide technical solutions and support. Initiate and define audio system architecture and performance target based on target cost.

• Manage system components requirement specifications for car audio systems.

• Perform sound tunings for the audio system to meet performance expectation objectively and subjectively.

• Participate in the presentation of concept systems in the pursuit of new business. Demonstrate system performance to customer to gain approval for each development phase including final sign-off.

• Utilize audio/acoustic data acquisition equipments/tools (Audio precision, Audio analyzer, signal generator, Scope, RTA, Acoustic measurement/analysis tool) to perform in-vehicle measurement and analysis for audio systems development.

• Perform installation of electric and acoustic components to complete and verify concept audio system architectures, and achieve expected features and performances.

• Provide continuing technical support for production maintenance.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Electronics or Acoustics.

• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience in consumer electronics or automotive.

• Knowledge of audio hardware and software, signal processing, vehicle BUS, loud speakers, audio amplifiers, Microphones etc.

• Knowledge of sound quality evaluation.

• Valid driver's license and Satisfaction driving record.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Rich work experience of audio products

• Experience in Automotive industry is a plus

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel

• Be willing to work in an office in Suzhou location

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment

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

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

• “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.