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 Engineer, Acoustics will be responsible for the acoustic design and development of Consumer Audio Speakers. The role needs to effectively drive internal project team and external suppliers for new technology implementations and continuous acoustic package upgrading to ensure the delivery of industry-leading sound performance.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the acoustic design and development of Consumer Audio Speakers, including the validation of sound concept, optimization of design parameters, algorithms tuning, sound tuning, sound performance evaluation with both objective measurement and subjective listening test, etc.
• Support the sound requirement definition for Consumer Audio Speakers and interact with related functions.
• Support sound quality control in collaboration with Quality and other functional teams, including sound quality definition, sample evaluation, sound verification, etc.
• Review product designs with project team and suppliers to ensure the understanding of all sound requirements.
• Work with project team and suppliers for the product development from sound concept to mass production.
• Monitor acoustics testing of new products and components at suppliers.
• Responsible for conveying, communicating, and preserving original product definition, design integrity, performance and cost expectations, and scheduling requirements of assigned projects.
• Perform acoustic and electrical tests on audio products using proper test systems.
• Perform subjective listening test and evaluate sound quality of audio product.
• Station at key supplier's design and manufacturing facilities, as an on-site "advocate" and "extension" of the development.
• Assist line manager to improve sound development process, conduct ongoing research, and drive innovation to ensure the delivery of best sound quality products.
• Create and maintain acoustic design documentation and reporting for various stakeholders.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor or above degree of acoustics or related major.
• 8+ years’ acoustics background experience.
• Solid knowledge in acoustic theory, acoustic test, and acoustic simulation.
• Familiar with speaker acoustic design, sound tuning and subjective evaluation.
• Proficient in using Soundcheck, Klippel, and 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.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Golden Ears certification.
• Knowledge in acoustic related algorithms and digital signal processing.
• Experience in algorithm development.
• Experience in working with overseas companies in Europe and US.
• Music related expertise.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office in Shenzhen.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

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.