Harman

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

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to:

Electrical architecture design, leading ODM/OEM to finish electrical related design from product concept to mass production

What You Will Do

• Work Responsible for design of Electrical on component or module level, based on design specifications in accordance with the functional specifications.
• Carry out feasibility study on new products against requirements, define an EE feasible architecture/concept and create a realistic development plan.
• Ensure product quality from ODM/OEM meets Harman standard and requirements, comply Harman documentation structure, standards and design rules in project execution.
• Train and coach junior engineers to achieve high level of technical competence.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of working experience in design, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronic products (like portable speakers, party speakers, FM/DAB speakers, soundbar speakers and so on related audio/video products). This position will focus on party speakers and portable speakers.
• Be able to lead technical discussion/project with technology partners. Perform system architectural design independently. Understand system design and performance tradeoff across multiple functional disciplines.
• Be able to make decisions with little or no guidance. Anticipates most issues and provides timely feedback to management. 
• Be able to propose and lead execution of potential solutions on BU challenges and the emerging needs. Lead investigation on Audio/Video-industry technology and platform with application to Harman products.
• Can independently lead innovation brainstorm session with fellow engineers. Publish technical paper on industry conference or file high-quality patent disclosures. be able to commercially realize invented technology or innovative ideas.
• Has strong communication skills with clients, suppliers, ODMs and other department members.
• Excellent insight of marketing/competitor products analysis. Drive cost saving initiative that makes sense for the business. 
• Excellent foundation on electrical architecture design for BT/WiFi SoC system.
• Excellent foundation on amplifier, DSP (Dolby Digital, DTS, Atmos and other audio algorithms), BT, WIFI, FM/DAB, DLNA, HDMI and so on audio/video design.
• Excellent foundation on DC/DC buck, booster, charging, battery and power adaptor in system design
• Experience in integrating and troubleshooting RF (2.4G, 5G and 6G) in an A/V environment.
• Proficient in the use of electronic test equipment (Digital analyzers, oscilloscopes, spectrum and network analyzers).
• Familiar with electronic schematic capture, layout and electronic simulation software tools.
• Familiar with IEC, EIA, EIAJ formats and UL, CSA, IEC safety standards
• Fluent listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Chipset design experience (FPGA/CPLD, Verilog language)
• Hardware design experience of DSP

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria.
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.