Acoustic Systems Engineer (m/f/d)

HARMAN International; Garching bei München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Be Brilliant program

Zusammenfassung

HARMAN is seeking an Acoustic Systems Engineer to advance non-branded automotive audio system design and tuning. You will work on multiple projects, platforms, and tools while preparing technical requirements and presentations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in automotive or consumer audio, strong acoustics knowledge, and hands-on experience with DSP, transducer engineering, and MATLAB/C/C++. Regular travel and collaboration across teams are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Acoustics, or related field; Tonmeister degree acceptable.
• 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 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

Aufgaben

• 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

Kenntnisse

Acoustic engineering

DSP / signal processing

Loudspeaker design

MATLAB / audio analysis

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Acoustics, or related field

Tonmeister degree

Tools

MATLAB

C

C++

Jobbeschreibung

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

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support‑minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next‑Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought‑after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever‑evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award‑winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

Equal Opportunity Employment

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job‑related performance.