Acoustic Systems Engineer (m/f/d)
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Summary
Acoustic Systems Engineer tuning non-branded automotive audio systems for OEM customers, covering sound tuning, loudspeaker/amplifier/DSP work, project management, and customer-facing technical support. Core areas: acoustics, audio system development, DSP, and tools like MATLAB/C/C++.
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.
About the Role
The Acoustic Systems Engineer will work on Harman’s Non-Branded Audio system design, development and the focus on tuning of new non-branded audio systems cars.
What You Will Do
Tune non-branded audio systems in the automotive environment for multiple projects, platforms and tools
Execute non-branded sound tuning on Audio Systems for OEMs
Prepare technical requirements and report presentations
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
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 on a regular basis
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field; alternatively, a Tonmeister degree
5+ years of experience in automotive or consumer audio systems, sound tuning, or related audio fields such as studio, mixing, or recording
Strong knowledge of acoustics, sound reproduction, loudspeaker design, audio system development, with hands-on experience evaluating sound quality and experience in acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, DSP, amplifier engineering, psychoacoustics, or recording arts
Familiarity with audio tools, product development best practices, and ideally algorithm development or programming (e.g., MATLAB, C, C++)
Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to support technical and creative solutions
Fluent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus
Willingness to travel regularly and a valid driver’s license
Bonus Points if You Have
Golden Ears certification
Experience in working with overseas companies in Asia, Europe and US
Music related expertise
What Makes You Eligible
Fluent English
Willing to travel
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
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.
