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Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment
About the Role
In this position you will be responsible for loudspeaker design, supporting the proliferation of current and new transducer technologies focusing on cost efficiency / reliability and continuous improvement. Help Lead failure analysis and problem-solving efforts as part of design related validation failures.
You will have a demonstrated track record of success with transducer engineering, customer facing interaction, and understanding / knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems.
What You Will Do
Lead customer project RFQs for loudspeaker selections focusing on: continuous improvement as part of the loudspeaker development, customer specifications and requirements, acoustic performance, component re-use, cost efficiency, and reliability
Active participation in the RFI/RFQ phase with concept development of loudspeaker designs with regards to all external and internal requirements
Support transducer development with loudspeaker engineering team on assigned new project development and existing products
Support the global transducer engineering team to design and validate speakers to meet or exceed customers requirements and specifications
Provide technical support and input on acoustic performance, durability, cost and manufacturability at design, peer and feasibility reviews
Be the interface to the customer relating to specific design details, technical data and loudspeaker performance related topics
Support and review all relevant documentation such as Bill of Materials, Sketches, Simulation data, Performance data, DFMEA/DRBFM, DVP&R, and all other documentation required to support the development process and customer requirements
Use, maintain, and improve upon Speaker Best Practices via the Lessons Learned process and the Knowledge Management System
What You Need to Be Successful
BS engineering degree or equivalent and 5+ years minimum post-graduation experience in the field of transducer design
Technical Project management skills
Working Knowledge of:
COMSOL, Magnet, or other transducer modeling Experience
DFMEA (Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) and/or DRBFM
Problem Solving Methodologies (8-D, PHASE-5, test reporting, Fault Tree Analysis, Fish Bone Analysis, etc.)
Automotive component integration
Bonus Points if You Have
PMP (Project Management Professional) training
GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance)
Automotive requirement and procedures (APQP / PPAP / DVP)
Experience working with PLM and PDM systems
Experience working with automotive OEM Audio Engineering
Customer / supplier negotiations and interfaces
New product launches and quality support
Experience working with global teams
Chinese, Japanese, and/or Spanish language/communication skills
What Makes You Eligible
Willing to travel (international) up to 10%
Willing to work in a hybrid role between your home office and the HARMAN Novi, MI office
Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
What We Offer
Access to employee discounts on world class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG etc.)
Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global environment
On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development such as, onsite café, fitness center, weekly massage, fitness classes, and other onsite events promoted by our Employee resource groups
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies
Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
Scholarship programs for employee family members
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Salary Ranges:
$ 87,750 - $ 128,700HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.