Harman

What You Will Do

• Responsible for hardware design at system, PCBA, module, circuit, and component levels, based on design specifications to meet all product requirements.
• Carry out feasibility study on new products against requirements, assist in defining a feasible architecture/concept and create a realistic development plan.
• Ensure product quality from ODM/OEMs meets Harman standard and requirements.
• Comply with Harman documentation structure, standards and design rules during project execution.
• Participate in technical studies and innovation projects to strengthen know-how and develop new technologies in EE team.
• In day-to-day work, demonstrate and focus on competencies in the following aspects: Leadership, Change-Orientation, Judgement, Collaboration and Results-Driven.
• Train and coach junior engineers to achieve high level of technical competence.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years of working experience in design, development, and manufacturing of consumer audio products (for example, audio amplifiers, soundbars and home media systems, smart speakers, portable speakers, FM/DAB radios, audio/video receivers, DTV, BD, DVD, CD players etc..).
• Able to lead technical discussions/projects with technology partners; Perform EE architectural design independently; Understand system design and performance tradeoff across multiple functional disciplines.
• Able to make decisions with little or no guidance; Anticipate most issues, plan mitigation solutions, and provide timely feedback to management.  Able to propose and verify potential solutions to meet new challenges and emerging needs.
• Lead investigation on Audio/Video-industry technologies and platforms for application in Harman products; Excellent insight on market/competitor products analysis; Drive cost optimization initiative that makes sense for the business.
• Independently lead innovation brainstorm sessions with fellow engineers; Publish technical papers on industry conference or file high-quality patent disclosures.  Able to commercially realize invented technology or innovative ideas.
• Has strong communication skills with clients, suppliers, ODMs and other department members.
• Experience in integrating and troubleshooting RF (e.g. 2.4G and 5GHz, WiFi, BT etc..) circuits on audio/video products; Strong foundation on power system designs like AC/DC, DC/DC buck, DC/DC boost, Battery charger, Battery protection, Power supplies etc..
• Proficient in the use of electronic test equipment (AP/Audio Analyzers, Digital Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum and Network Analyzers, Power Meters etc..).
• Experience in design optimization to meet Thermal, EMC, Safety and other regulatory standards related to audio industry.
• Good communications; Strong teamwork spirit; Fluent listening, reading and writing in English.
• Strong passion to learn and develop.

What is Nice to Have

• Fluent speaking in English.
• Strong passion for design excellence, and also exploring new innovation ideas.
• Familiar with common technologies relevant for Consumer Electronics audio products, for example: Dolby Digital, DTS, 264/AVC, FM/DAB, DLNA, BT, WIFI, HDMI, USB, PD Charging etc..
• Familiar with IEC, EIA, EIAJ formats and UL, CSA, IEC safety standards.
• Hardware programming experience (CPLD/FPGA, VHDL/Verilog etc..)

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for business needs.
• 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
• 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development