Engineer, Acoustic Systems (m / f / d)

HARMAN International; Garching bei München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm based in Garching bei München is seeking an Acoustic Systems Engineer for a fixed-term position. The role involves designing and tuning automotive audio systems, preparing technical reports, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, over three years of related experience, and thorough knowledge of acoustics. HARMAN offers a flexible work environment, extensive training, and opportunities for professional development.

Leistungen

Flexible work environment

Access to employee discounts

Extensive training opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or Tonmeister degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in audio systems within the automotive industry.
• Thorough knowledge of acoustics and practical experience.

Aufgaben

• Design and tune automotive audio systems across multiple projects.
• Prepare technical requirements and presentations.
• Support departmental initiatives as directed.

Kenntnisse

Acoustical engineering

Digital signal processing

Audio system design

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Acoustics

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

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.

This is a fixed‑term position for 12 months.

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 deliver 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 execute mechanical tasks e.g. disassembling and mounting hardware components such as 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.
• 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 artistic solutions.
• Project Management skills.
• Basic technical and construction skills.
• Open to travel to Harman sites within Europe (up to 75% of the time).
• Driver’s License.

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++).

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.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affir­mative Action employer. 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.