About this Principal Engineer, Transducer role at HARMAN International
HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll 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, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.
A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s 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
This role drives transducer cost optimization and technical development for automotive audio products, working closely with global teams from concept to production.
What You Will Do
Work with globe team to find the opportunity to optimize the transducer cost.
Frequently communicate with cross functional teams in different countries.
Produce all relevant documentation such as Bills of Material’s, Sketches, Simulation data, Acoustic data sheets, DFMEA’s, DVP&R’s and all other documentation required to support the design process.
Lead system team with problem solving techniques to overcome for all transducer issues and obstacles from RFI/RFQ, concept design, DV, PV to SOP.
Keep up to date with the latest developments in world class best practice in relation to audio product design, simulation, analysis and measurements, materials and manufacturing techniques.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Acoustics, Electronics, or other related field.
Minimum of 5 years related experience in transducer design.
Strong written and oral communication skills, particularly in English.
Strong knowledge of design and manufacturing principle used to create and manufacture transducer.
Strong knowledge of FEA techniques for loudspeaker simulation.
Bonus Points if You Have
Master’s degree majoring in Acoustics, Electronics, or other related field.
minimum 5 years of related experience in transducer design.
Previous manufacturing operations experience of transducers.
Detail oriented demonstrated ability from theoretical to implementation-based thinking.
Background in automotive speakers.
What Makes You Eligible
You have a working knowledge of English.
You are willing to travel, if necessary.
Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
You can obtain a government security clearance; You are eligible to work in China.
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
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 to race, 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.
