Senior Engineer, Acoustic Systems (m/f/d)

Job content

• 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

• 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/psycho-acoustics and recording arts. playing an instrument is strongly preferred
• 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
• Open to travel to Harman sites within Europe (up to 40% of the time)
• Drivers License

• 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