Engineer, Acoustic Systems

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 HARMANAs 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.

Please note: This is a fixed-term position for 12 months

About the Role

The Acoustic Systems Engineer will work on Harman's Car Audio system design, development and the focus on tuning of new audio systems cars: The role will leverage Harman's brand technology leadership to create the best automotive audio systems in the world.

What You Will Do

• Design and tune audio systems in the automotive environment for multiple projects, platforms and tools

• Prepare technical requirements and report presentations

• Support departmental initiatives and activities as directed by the department management team

• Provide technical support and guidance for the solution of various customers' and interdepartmental initiatives

• Develop and document tools and best practices in an international environment

• Planning and managing customer projects and alignment with internal and external stakeholders

• Pick up and delivering cars from customer to car lab

• Preparation of internal/ external audits within the work domain and location

• Organization of local poolcar- and equipment maintenance

• Support or execution of mechanical tasks e.g. disassembling and mounting hardware components (loudspeaker, amplifier, head-unit)

• Create and maintain project documentation and reporting for various stakeholders

• Travel to customers and other Harman sites within Europe on a weekly basis

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Acoustics is required. Master's degree in Engineering preferred. Alternatively, Tonmeister degree

• Thorough knowledge of acoustics combined with practical experience

• Three years or more of design experience of audio systems and/or components within the automotive or consumer industry

• 3+ years or more of experience in an audio related field (studio, mixing, recording, …) is required;

• Specific experience required in 3 or more of the following fields: acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, digital signal processing, amplifier engineering, physical/psycho-acoustics and recording arts.

• Knowledge of best practices in product development and sound tuning

• User experience and knowledge of audio tools

• Basic knowledge of loudspeaker design

• Playing multiple instruments is strongly preferred

• Excellent hearing capability

• Detailed knowledge of acoustic theory, sound reproduction and sound system tuning is required

• Experience on algorithm development and programming is preferred (e.g. Matlab, C, C++))

• Main communication language: English/ optional: German, Swedish, Italian or French)

• Proficient in identifying and solving issues and recommending process improvements.

• Ability to cooperate on technical and artistical solutions

• Project Management skills

• Basic technical and construction skills

• Open to travel to Harman sites within Europe (up to 75% of the time)

• Drivers License

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment

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

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

• "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best

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.

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