Harman

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 artistical 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)

• 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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