Product Test Engineer - Luxury Audio

Harman; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology company in Waterbeach is seeking a Product Test Engineer to test high-performance audio components from top brands. You will design and oversee product testing, working within a dynamic team. Candidates should have at least 2 years of manual testing experience, proficiency with tools like TestRail and Jira, and strong documentation skills. This role offers collaboration opportunities and a conducive work environment with flexible schedules and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative team environment

Employee discounts on products

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in manual testing of hardware products and Apps.
• Ability to work as part of a larger, distributed team.
• Strong documentation experience, ideally using Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Testing of audio products and providing test reports.
• Responding to issues reported by Customer Support Team.
• Building and maintaining test plans for products.

Skills

Manual testing of hardware products

Communication with stakeholders

Test management software usage

Strong documentation experience

Education

HND or Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

TestRail

Jira

Microsoft Office Suite

Confluence

Python

JavaScript

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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 a Product Test Engineer, you will product‑test and verify HARMAN Luxury Audio products – primarily Arcam – while also working on products from other iconic brands in the portfolio, including JBL, JBL Synthesis, and Mark Levinson. This role primarily relies on manual testing.

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, verify those issues and work closely with developers (in‑house and third‑party) to progress fixes through to resolution.
• Work onsite 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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. Visit https://www.harmanluxuryaudio.com for more information.

Location & Travel

• 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.

HARMAN does not discriminate based upon age, color, national origin, gender identity, or disability, and encourages Applicants with qualifying skills to apply.