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

This role is responsible for the microphone system designing, tuning and optimizing end-to-end for Smart Speaker, Conference Speaker, Earphones, Headphone, Helmet, Wireless Mic, TV, and soundbar product category for Harman Embedded Audio, ensuring that microphone system performance will continue to be competitive advantage in all products and solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead the mic system engineering design of Harman Embedded Audio products.
• Participate in meetings with customer and system engineer to understand the requirements of new opportunities.
• Provide high level architectural design of the mic system to meet requirements and different user cases, including the mic component, acoustic design, DSP, algorithm.
• Responsible for design, development, optimization, & implementation of voice solution into consumer electronics products.
• Assess and benchmark the voice related technologies in the market.
• Design voice signal processing flow to ensure voice performance and quality.
• Develop mic system technology, product prototypes and manufacturing processes to aid external based on internal or 3rd party’s solutions and technologies.
• Develop methodologies and procedures that improve voice performance and quality.
• Test, tune, debug and certify the mic system to make sure the system can meet customer requirements and perform voice related issues root cause analysis.
• Cooperate with other project team members and even customers and suppliers to run the project by following the HEA NPI Process.
• Shares knowledge and assists team members who are less experienced or knowledgeable.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree or above in acoustic, electrical, mechanical or computer science.
• 12+ years acoustics background experience.
• Full of experience in the mic component design, mic acoustic design, mic algorithm tuning, mic system testing.
• Familiar with voice processing of people to people, people to machine, including but not limited to AEC, NR, BF, AGC, EQ, and know the effects of the algorithm parameters.
• Understand about the AVS, GVA and TEAMS certification.
• Skilled use of various mic design tools, like Soundcheck, AP, HATS, Audacity, etc.
• Understand the mainstream DSP in the market and their characteristics.
• Good communication skill and show professional knowledge when discuss with the suppliers and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written in English.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a quickly changing environment.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to domestic or international travel for business needs.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

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.
• “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