Principal 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 Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The candidate is responsible for researching and developing Portable Speaker, PartyBox Speaker, and Guitar AMP Speaker acoustic system for Harman Consumer Products.

The candidate MUST have extensive experience in playing the electric guitar and be familiar with top-brand Guitar AMP products.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the acoustic design, development, and innovation of Consumer Audio products.
• Conduct the sound conceptualization, acoustic design, implementation and testing of new technologies for Consumer Audio products, especially for Guitar AMP speaker.
• Design advanced acoustic systems and fine-tune performance for high-quality Consumer Audio products, setting new benchmarks in audio industry.
• Collaborate with various teams to review acoustic related designs, providing expert insights and innovative ideas for optimization.
• Combine traditional acoustic engineering with advanced DSP technology to push the acoustic performance envelope for Consumer Audio products.
• Drive for innovation, new technology development and continuous acoustic package upgrading for Consumer Audio products.
• Research new acoustic component or solution to make Consumer Audio products unique.
• Work with global Harman research/engineering team and external research institutes or universities for new technology innovation and applications.
• Submit minimum of 2 technical patents in the US or Europe.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor or above degree of acoustics or music major.
• Experienced in Electrical Guitar playing.
• 8+ years’ acoustics background experience.
• Strong knowledge in acoustic theory, acoustic test, and acoustic simulation.
• Proficient in speaker system acoustic design, sound tuning and subjective evaluation.
• Proficient in creating specifications, guidelines, and documentation that clearly defines and supports the improvement of the acoustic engineering process.
• Proficient in advanced acoustic solution research.
• Familiar with acoustic related algorithms and digital signal processing.
• Proficient in using Soundcheck, Klippel, Audio Precision test system, etc.
• Familiar with production line level manufacture, assembly, and test system.
• Experience in working with vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Can-do attitude and self-motivation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Golden Ears certification.
• Published technical papers on reputable magazines or technical journals.
• Experience in working with overseas companies in Europe and US.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office in Shenzhen.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (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.