Principal Engineer, Acoustics

A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
• Combine ingenuity in-depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment

About the Role

Principal Acoustic Systems Engineer will design develop and tune new audio systems into cars. The role will leverage Harmans brand and technology leadership in order to create the best automotive audio systems in the world

What You Will Do

• Design and tune audio systems for the automotive environment
• Investigate new audio related technologies and best practices
• Research and create novel solutions to issues in acoustic systems for the automotive environment
• Develop and document worldwide acoustic systems tools and best practices

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Acoustics is required. Masters Degree in Engineering preferred
• 8 years of experience in an audio related field is required; 7 years of experience is strongly preferred
• Specific experience required in 3 or more of the following fields: acoustical engineering transducer engineering digital signal processing amplifier engineering psycho-acoustics and recording arts
• Knowledge of Matlab C C algorithm development and programming is preferred
• Detailed knowledge of acoustic theory sound reproduction and sound system tuning is strongly preferred

Bonus Points if You Have

• Passion for acoustics and/or sound recording/reproduction
• Musical background (performing teaching producing hobby enjoy concerts etc)
• Flexibility in a challenging and very rewarding work environment

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 30% domestic and international travel
• Be willing to work in an office in Suzhou

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace 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.