Engineer, Mechanical

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 listening experience

About the Role

Harman Professional is seeking a passionate Mechanical Engineer to join our Professional Loudspeaker Engineering team. Youll collaborate with the engineers behind JBLs iconic sound to help develop the next generation of professional loudspeakers.

Based in Shenzhen Development Center (SDC) youll play a key role in creating groundbreaking products from high-performance sub-satellite systems to flagship line arrays and advanced rigging systems. This role is hands-on working directly with cutting-edge equipment and contributing to designs that set new industry standards.

In this role you will report to the Engineering Manager.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop complex mechanical systems components and assemblies for amplifiers loudspeaker cabinets suspension components brackets fixtures and accessories.
• Collaborate with systems and acoustic engineering teams to define and develop key mechanical assemblies requirements and specifications
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to integrate internal Harman technology into new products.
• Research design options and perform experiments to determine potential design feasibility or application.
• Construct prototypes evaluate and document their performance identify improvements
• Explore new and existing materials and methods to solve design and/or cost challenges
• Create and implement suitable tests to verify designs meet mechanical requirements including applicable international safety regulatory aspects
• Create engineering models drawings BOMs test plans and technical reports
• Assist in the creation and release of Product Requirements Design Specifications and Design Descriptions for assigned designs applicable standards and procedures. Responsible for recording and sharing technical knowledge gained with colleagues.
• Work closely with ODMs to expand development capabilities and ensure that designs meet Harman guidelines for quality cost and performance.
• Co-work with supplier for tooling development on-site support required when needed
• Collaborate with internal or external factories for DV/PV/MP build on-site support required when needed

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
• 8 years related engineering experience
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD tools
• Thorough understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles
• Experience with testing reliability and qualification of systems
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assemblies utilizing rapid prototyping methods and equipment
• High degree of comfort with ambiguity in early-phase project investigation
• Proficiency in the design and development of plastic components for Injection Molding.
• Familiarity with standard fabrication welding and machining practices.
• Is a self-starter can manage multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment

Bonus Points if You Have

• Masters degree in mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in Speaker Amplifier or other acoustic products is desirable
• Structural engineering knowledge for rigging and suspension system design
• Familiar with standard measuring equipment and CMMs.
• Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills
• Proficiency with ANSYS Icepack Moldflow and other FEA simulation tools is highly preferred

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 allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.