Product Test Engineer - Luxury Audio

HARMAN International; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Product Test Engineer for their Luxury Audio team. This role involves testing and verifying high-performance audio products, mainly from well-known brands. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in manual testing of hardware and software, exceptional communication skills, and familiarity with test management tools. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and offers a flexible schedule, making it an ideal workplace for audio enthusiasts.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Flexible work schedule

Employee discounts on audio products

Wellness and development initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in manual testing.
• An ability to work in a distributed team.
• Experience with test management and bug tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Testing audio products and preparing test reports.
• Responding to field issues and collaborating on fixes.
• Maintaining comprehensive test plans for products.

Skills

Manual testing of hardware products

Experience with iOS/Android Apps

Strong communication skills

Documentation experience

Education

HND or Degree in relevant engineering subject

Tools

TestRail

Jira

Microsoft Office Suite

Confluence

Job description

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.

Have you heard of JBL, Arcam, Mark Levinson, Revel or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic. https://www.harmanluxuryaudio.com

Five prestigious brands – JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, Lexicon and Arcam – come together to offer the most advanced high-performance audio systems available. From the finest stereo listening to state‑of‑the‑art multichannel home theater systems, the HARMAN Luxury Audio Group delivers pure, uncompromised sound. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and you will join our Luxury Audio department based in Cambridge, UK, in the position of: Product Test Engineer – Luxury Audio

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 ARCAM.
• 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

HARMAN's Luxury Audio group consists of a portfolio of the most respected brands in the audio industry – Arcam, JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, and Revel.

HARMAN Luxury Audio continues to set new standards of performance through advancements in design and the development of innovative audio technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for the design and design oversight of high‑performance, high‑quality audio components from concept through production.

As Product Test Engineer, you will product test and verification of HARMAN Luxury Audio Products – primarily Arcam but you will also be working on products from other iconic brands in the portfolio including JBL, JBL Synthesis, and Mark Levinson. This role primarily relies on manual testing.

Your Team

You will report to the Senior Product Test Engineer in the Cambridge office.

What You Will Do

• Testing of audio products and provide clear, concise test reports to key stakeholders.
• Respond to issues reported from the field by the Customer Support Team, verifying those issues and working closely with developers (in‑house and third‑party) to progress fixes through to resolution.
• Work on‑site at our Cambridge offices with the opportunity to work closely with the wider Luxury Audio team in Northridge, CA as well as third‑party providers across the globe.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive set of test plans for the full portfolio of products. You will be the trusted adviser during new product design on testability.

What You Need to Be Successful

• At least 2 years of experience in the manual testing of hardware products and Apps (iOS/Android), ideally connected consumer electronics.
• An ability to work as part of a larger, distributed team and communicate with stakeholders at all levels within the business unit.
• Experience working with test management software such as TestRail and bug tracking software such as Jira.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong documentation experience, ideally using Confluence.

Bonus Points if You Have

• An HND or Degree in a relevant engineering subject or equivalent experience gained in a commercial setting.
• A passion for audio.
• Basic Linux and Windows command line skills.
• Basic scripting skills with Python or JavaScript.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office in Waterbeach / Cambridge, UK (subject to government guidelines).
• HARMAN will only be able to employ those who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa / sponsorship support for this role.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging a positive work‑life balance.
• On‑site opportunities to focus on personal well‑being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• The opportunity to work on complex problems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Access to employee discounts on world‑class HARMAN audio products including JBL and Harman/Kardon.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affid** 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.