HARMAN International · 1 week ago
Principal Engineer, Transducers / Acoustics
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expHARMAN International is a global leader in audio technology, seeking a Principal Engineer for their Transducer Engineering department dedicated to JBL professional loudspeakers. The role involves researching, developing, and designing new transducers while advancing Harman's leadership in core markets and providing engineering support for manufacturing.
AudioConsumerConsumer ElectronicsDSPElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Research, development and design of new transducers for professional applications
Create innovative solutions that advance Harman’s leadership in its core markets
Increase our “digital” capability (computer simulation, modeling, DSP, etc.)
Sustaining engineering support of manufacturing at various international Harman production facilities
Qualification
Required
Relevant bachelor's degree such as: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Physics or Acoustics
Minimum 7 years' experience
Experience in Engineering moving coil Transducers
Working knowledge and experience in software systems and programming such as Matlab/Octave
Knowledge and experience in using simulation software (COMSOL, SolidWorks)
Knowledge and experience in using test and measurement equipment (e.g. Klippel R&D environment, Listen SoundCheck,)
Knowledge of transducers physics including electromechanics and acoustics
Preferred
Relevant Masters or PhD degree
Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control
List of achievements that includes granted patents and technical publications
Benefits
Flexible work environment, primarily onsite, with remote work as needed.
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
Tuition reimbursement
"Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
Company
HARMAN International
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-14Acquired
1986-11-21IPO
Leadership Team
Darrin Shewchuk
Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications
Christian Sobottka
President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN International
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