About the Role

The Acoustic Systems Engineer will work on Harman’s Car Audio system design, development and the focus on tuning of new audio systems cars: The role will leverage Harman’s brand technology leadership to create the best automotive audio systems in the world.

What You Will Do

• Design and tune audio systems in the automotive environment for multiple projects, platforms and tools

• Prepare technical requirements and report presentations

• Support departmental initiatives and activities as directed by the department management team

• Provide technical support and guidance for the solution of various customers’ and interdepartmental initiatives

• Develop and document tools and best practices in an international environment

• Planning and managing customer projects and alignment with internal and external stakeholders

• Pick up and delivering cars from customer to car lab

• Preparation of internal/ external audits within the work domain and location

• Organization of local poolcar- and equipment maintenance

• Support or execution of mechanical tasks e.g. disassembling and mounting hardware components (loudspeaker, amplifier, head-unit)

• Create and maintain project documentation and reporting for various stakeholders

• Travel to customers and other Harman sites within Europe on a weekly basis

What You Need to Be Successful

• 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

• 3+ years or more of experience in an audio related field (studio, mixing, recording, …) is required;

• 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.

• Knowledge of best practices in product development and sound tuning

• User experience and knowledge of audio tools

• Basic knowledge of loudspeaker design

• Playing multiple instruments is strongly preferred

• 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 75% of the time)

• Drivers License

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment

• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

• "Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.

• Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that motivates you to give your best