Engineer, Acoustic Systems (m/f/d)

Engineer, Acoustic Systems (m/f/d)

HARMAN International

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
• Prepare technical requirements and report presentations
• Support departmental initiatives and activities as directed by the department supervisor
• Provide technical support and guidance for the solution of various customers’ and interdepartmental issues
• Develop and document tools and best practices in an international environment
• Planning and managing customer projects and alignment with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead discussions and directly support OEM customers
• Responsible for all acoustic systems Harman provides for specific OEM customers
• Pick up and deliver cars from customer to car lab
• Preparation of internal/ external audits within the work domain and location
• Organization of local pool car- and equipment maintenance
• Support or execution of mechanical tasks e.g. disassembling and mounting hardware components (loudspeaker, amplifier, head‑unit)
• Create and maintain documentation
• Travel to customers and other Harman sites within Europe

What You Need

• 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
• Ideally 3-5+ years or more of experience in an audio related field
• Specific experience required in 3 or more of the following fields: acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, digital signal processing, amplifier engineering, physical/psychoacoustics 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
• 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 artistic solutions
• Project Management skills
• Basic technical and construction skills

What Makes You Eligible

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

What We Offer

• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation. You will also receive top‑notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work‑life‑balance
• Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Information Technology

Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing