Skip to content

General information

Location:
Shenzhen - Guangdong, China
Job Family:
Engineering
Worker Type Reference:
Regular - Permanent
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Career Level:
T3
Job ID:
R-50825-2025

Description & Requirements

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 Revel.

  • 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

As an acoustic engineer, you will contribute to the design and development of sound and acoustic, support Product Specification and Program Execution teams. You will collaborate with quality and other teams. In this role, you will report to the acoustic Manager.

What You Will Do

  • Responsible for sound and acoustic design of speaker system like PC ,mobile phone, headphone, TWS etc.

  • Support Product Specification and Program Execution teams in the development of consumer products, define sound and acoustic requirement, interact with related functions as required.

  • Support sound quality control in collaboration with Quality and other team;

  • Reviews product designs with the Program Manager and supplier to insure the understanding of all product sound and acoustic requirements prior to supplier quotation.

  • Provides input to Product Specification team to match potential supplier's development capability with product requirements and design.

  • Responsible for assisting suppliers with sound and acoustics design help.

  • Monitor acoustics testing of new products and components at suppliers and Contract Manufacturers as required.

  • Responsible for conveying, communicating, and preserving original product definition, design integrity, performance and cost expectations, and scheduling requirements of assigned projects.

  • Perform acoustic and electrical tests on audio products using proper test systems as required.

  • Perform subjective listening test and evaluate sound quality of audio product.

  • Stationed at key suppliers design and manufacturing facilities, as an on-site "advocate" and "extension" of the development.

  • Assist line manager to improve sound development process.

What You Need to Be Successful

  • Must have good hearing and be capable of accurately evaluating sound quality of audio product.

  • Bachelor's degree in acoustic engineering.

  • At least 3 years experience working as a acoustics engineer in new product development.

  • Good spoken English language skills and write technical documents in clear and concise English.

  • Experienced with computers, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Bonus Points if You Have

  • Golden Ears certification.

  • Good leadership and team management experience.

  • Experience in working with overseas companies in Europe and US.

  • Music related expertise.

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel.

  • Be willing to work in an office in Shenzhen.

  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.


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. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!  

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams
Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com' email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in '@harman.com' about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com. 

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.  
 
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.(www.harman.com) 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at harmancareers@harman.com. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.