Principal Engineer, Microphone

HARMANs engineers and designers are creative purposeful and agile. As part of this team youll 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 youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end esteemed brands like JBL Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

The Advance audio engineer (Microphone) will be responsible for microphone selection and microphone system design pre-processing solution evaluation and tuning will verification and determine voice recognition and communication performance of Harman products.

What You Will Do

• According to product application evaluate and select proper microphone component.
• Lead the microphone voice system engineering to design of all the Harman Lifestyle division products such as conference speaker TWS/OWS/headband headset and smart speaker standalone mic (Karaoke mic wireless mic Podcast mic).
• Develop microphone voice system like as mic location and waveguide design through acoustic test and simulation wind noise test and simulation product prototypes build and verification.
• Evaluate and verify internal and external microphone processing solution and apply to Harman voice communication voice recognition and high-quality standalone mic products etc.
• Analyze Harman internal projects and external customers requirements and specifications to propose the appropriate solutions to award the project and execute the engineering function on mic part through the full program cycle.
• Work with projects team leaders and PM to solve the microphone engineering issues.
• Communicate with peers inside the HARMAN Consumer Audio Product group for product development. This includes occasional travel for training or coordination with other groups and suppliers to HM.
• Participate in internal and co-development design reviews throughout product development life cycles.
• Define mic production test spec according to product category.
• Microphone component/array/structure and algorithm related new technology development.
• Technical PM for new HW and solution development with internal and 3rd party.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 8 years acoustics background experience with rich audio and project experience.
• Working knowledge of acoustics telecommunications including various types of microphone systems speaker systems voice calling voice recognition recording and microphone related standard certification.
• Very good understanding of principles of acoustics engineering especially for microphone component and system design know the parameters and application for MEMS and ECM mic.
• Solid experience on MEMS/ECM mic acoustic design verification and application like FR sensitivity THD SNR AOP sealing coupling vibration etc.
• Working knowledge of digital signal processing mic algorithm tuning experience for beamforming echo cancellation noise suppression AGC etc.
• Familiar with some of telecommunications test standard like as TIA Teams Zoom.
• Familiar with voice recognition test like as Amazon AVS and Google GVA.
• Working knowledge for call performance subjective and objective test and evaluation for headset and conference products.
• Must have acoustic analysis and debugging capability using some of software tools like as MATLAB Adobe Audition etc.
• Solid experience to use acoustic test platform and equipment such as ACQUA Soundcheck AP Gras and B&K equipment etc.
• Familiar with DSP signal processing and have capability to communicate with algorithm and chip supplier.
• Familiar with Embedded system platform such as SoC or DSP chip.
• Familiar with NPI project process and know the input/output for general NPI stage.
• Willingness to develop new technologies especially for mic and voice pickup related.
• Oral English communication ability for issue and solution discussion.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Working knowledge of traditional and AI base call solution like as beamforming noise reduction echo cancelation etc.
• Working knowledge of COMSOL simulation.
• Knowledge of dynamic mic and bone conduction sensor.
• Good temperament and ability to work with suppliers and ODM from different cultures.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Creative problem-solver capable of creating and reproducing complex defects.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes commonly used in acoustics and electronics assemblies.
• Build environment of trust high performance and engagement by establishing clear goals and a commitment to feedback development and recognition
• Champion a better faster and simpler way of doing things.
• Apply original thinking and continuous improvement to processes products systems or services and manage change to better serve customer needs.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (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

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed valued and empowered. No matter what role you play we encourage you to share your ideas voice your distinct perspective and bring your whole self with you all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training development and continuing education further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s weve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today that legacy endures with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter safer and more connected.

Across automotive lifestyle and digital transformation solutions we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature todays most sought-after performers while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the worlds ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands such as JBL Mark Levinson and Revel we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers our partners and each other.

If youre ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact join our talent community today!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment challenging career opportunities professional training and competitive compensation. ()

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.