HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

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.

Your Team

This position doesn’t have subordinates.

What You Will Do

Lead the mic system engineering design of Harman Embedded Audio productsParticipate in meetings with customer and system engineer to understand the requirements of new opportunitiesProvide high level architectural design of the mic system to meet requirements and different user cases, including the mic component, acoustic design, DSP, algorithmResponsible for design, development, optimization, & implementation of voice solution into consumer electronics productsAssess and benchmark the voice related technologies in the marketDesign voice signal processing flow to ensure voice performance and qualityDevelop mic system technology, product prototypes and manufacturing processes to aid external based on internal or 3rd party’s solutions and technologiesDevelop methodologies and procedures that improve voice performance and qualityTest, tune, debug and certify the mic system to make sure the system can meet customer requirements and perform voice related issues root cause analysisCooperate with other project team members and even customers and suppliers to run the project by following the HEA NPI ProcessShares knowledge and assists team members who are less experienced or knowledgeable

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree or above in acoustic, electrical, mechanical or computer science12+ years acoustics background experienceFull of experience in the mic component design, mic acoustic design, mic algorithm tuning, mic system testingFamiliar 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 parametersUnderstand about the AVS, GVA and TEAMS certificationSkilled use of various mic design tools, like Soundcheck, AP, HATS, Audacity, etc.Understand the mainstream DSP in the market and their characteristicsGood communication skill and show professional knowledge when discuss with the suppliers and customersExcellent verbal and written in English

What is Nice to Have

Ability to handle a variety of projects simultaneouslyAbility to work in a quickly changing environment

What Makes You Eligible

Willingness to domestic or international travel for business needsWillingness to work in an officeAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen

What We Offer

Flexible work environmentAccess to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsTuition ReimbursementAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN 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.