Acoustic Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

HARMAN International; Böblingen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee discounts on Harman products

Flexible work schedule

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Be Brilliant program

Zusammenfassung

HARMAN International in Böblingen is seeking an Acoustic Systems Engineer to join our automotive audio team. You will tune non-branded audio systems for multiple projects and collaborate with OEMs and internal teams to deliver high‑quality sound solutions.

You should have 5+ years in automotive or consumer audio, strong acoustics knowledge, and experience with DSP, MATLAB or programming. Willingness to travel and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Acoustics or Tonmeister degree.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive or consumer audio systems or related audio fields.
• Strong knowledge of acoustics, sound reproduction and loudspeaker design.
• Familiarity with audio tools and product development best practices; programming experience a plus.
• Fluent English communication; willingness to travel with a valid driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Tune non-branded automotive audio systems for multiple projects and platforms.
• Execute non-branded sound tuning on Audio Systems for OEMs.
• Prepare technical requirements and report presentations.
• Provide technical support and guidance for cross‑department initiatives.
• Develop and document tools and best practices in an international environment.
• Plan and manage customer projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Pickup and deliver cars from customer to car lab.
• Prepare internal/external audits within the work domain and location.
• Support or execute mechanical tasks such as mounting hardware components.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reporting for stakeholders.
• Travel to customers and other Harman sites on a regular basis.

Kenntnisse

Acoustics

Sound tuning

DSP

English communication

Project management

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Acoustics

Tonmeister degree

Tools

MATLAB

C

C++

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affordative 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.