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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

This role is mainly responsible for the COMSOL simulation, including Transducer component, cabinet, structure feature, acoustical designing, also will take responsible for transducer design and project process following. Ensuring that the transducer driver’s performance will continue to be competitive advantage in all products and solutions.

What You Will Do

• Learning and mastering loudspeaker motor-system and suspension design in COMSOL (specifically for special transducer architecture) to design corresponding transducer components.
• Contributing to and eventually spearheading new Technology R&D efforts via simulation.
• Continuously advancing individual level of FEA theory and COMSOL knowledge through training, exploratory learning, and reading to become leading acoustic transducer simulation engineer.
• Use COMSOL simulation to screen out better or valuable solutions, and shorten the lead time of the mockup sample preparation, reduce the costs of prototype samples and tooling, also the input of manpower.
• Completing acoustic measurements using Klippel R&D system to validate simulation results.
• Collaborating with customers, enable to provide professional solutions for clients about the technical/technological requirements. To drive and assist transducer co-development, design for manufacturing, acoustic performance optimization and other related tasks.
• Be responsible for the transducer design, mainly focus on the high quality, pre-development simulation in the innovation aspect and products.
• Support sound quality control in collaboration with system engineer and Quality team.
• Follow up on the trail production of the projects in the manufacturers, evaluate the factory’s process control, production capacity, testing procedures. Etc., and prepare the relative documents released of the projects.
• Well cooperate with other departments, and even customers/suppliers to ensure NPI are completed on schedule.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree or above in acoustical engineering or electrical.
• 12+ years simulation and acoustics background experience, be quite proficient in using COMSOL software to conduct the related simulation works.
• Be very similar with the components and performance of the transducer as well as their mutual influences, also the transducer TS parameters analysis.
• Experienced in transducer measurement, good at using proper equipment’s, like Klippel, soundcheck.
• Must have good hearing and be capable of accurately evaluating sound quality of audio product.
• Good communication skill and show professional knowledge when discuss with the suppliers and customers.
• Strong analytical and problem solved skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a quickly changing environment.
• Optimistic personality, tolerance and cooperation ability.
• Excellent oral and written English skills.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes commonly used in acoustics and electronics assemblies.
• Build environment of trust, high performance and engagement by establishing clear goals and a commitment to feedback, development and recognition.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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.

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

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)