Acoustic Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

About the Role

The Acoustic Systems Engineer will work on Harman’s Non-Branded Audio system design, development and the focus on tuning of new non-branded audio systems cars.

What You Will Do

• Tune non-branded audio systems in the automotive environment for multiple projects, platforms and tools
• Execute non-branded sound tuning on Audio Systems for OEMs
• Prepare technical requirements and report presentations
• 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
• 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 on a regular basis

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field; alternatively, a Tonmeister degree
• 5+ years of experience in automotive or consumer audio systems, sound tuning, or related audio fields such as studio, mixing, or recording
• Strong knowledge of acoustics, sound reproduction, loudspeaker design, audio system development, with hands-on experience evaluating sound quality and experience in acoustical engineering, transducer engineering, DSP, amplifier engineering, psychoacoustics, or recording arts
• Familiarity with audio tools, product development best practices, and ideally algorithm development or programming (e.g., MATLAB, C, C++)
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to support technical and creative solutions
• Fluent English communication skills; additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel regularly and a valid driver’s license

Bonus Points if You Have

• Golden Ears certification
• Experience in working with overseas companies in Asia, Europe and US
• Music related expertise

What Makes You Eligible

• Fluent English
• Willing to travel

What We Offer:

• HARMAN offers a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities, professional training and competitive market base compensation
• You will also receive top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
• Attractive salary package based on the Metall & Elektro Tarif Baden Wurttemberg and an Employer contribution towards a company pension plan
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
• Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program