Hardware - Hardware / Electronics Engineering Principal Engineer

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s 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

As a hardware engineer, you will ensure we remain updated with the latest and fastest computing hardware to improve efficiency and compete within the industry.

What You Will Do

• Electrical design and evaluation related to audio products (AV/HiFi components, soundbars, smart speakers, headphones, etc.)
• Development specification planning, evaluation review, and technical guidance for ODM vendors
• Support for new product planning
• Ideation and proposal of new technologies and features

Key areas of responsibility:

1) Circuit, PCB, and system design for AV/HiFi components, soundbars, smart speakers, and headphones

• Comprehensive product quality evaluation, including circuits, components, and sound performance
• Troubleshooting and issue resolution in case of product defects

2) Technical studies and proposals in response to new product planning

• Ideation and proposal of new technologies and features

3) Cost control and development schedule management
4) Communication with Project leaders and Mechanical/Acoustic/Software engineers

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical design for audio products
• Experience with a wide range of product categories and familiarity with key devices (e.g., SoC, DSP) is a plus
• Expertise in at least one electrical engineering domain, such as:

o Analog circuits / Digital circuits
o Power supply circuits (analog, switching, battery-powered)
o FPGA / PLD design
o Pre / Power amplifier circuits
o Digital amplifier circuits
o Network interfaces (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)
o Servo circuits
o General knowledge of electrical components

• Proficiency in measurement instruments, circuit simulators, and standard office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Bonus Points if You Have

• Educational background in electrical/electronic engineering, communications engineering, acoustical engineering, or graduation from a technical college (Kosen or equivalent)

What Makes You Eligible

• Overseas business trips may be required as necessary for internal and external meetings and discussions.
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for audio product development
• Basic business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 500 or above, with a willingness to improve)

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.