Harman

What You Will Do:

• 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:

• 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:

• 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

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