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.
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 listening experience
About the Role
The position of Electronics Engineer is a key position in HEA and is responsible for the electronics section of project engineering, covering a wide range of audio products, including BT speakers, Wi-Fi speakers, headphones, sound bars and multi-channel wireless sound systems. This role is crucial for driving technological excellence and innovation, ensuring high-performance, low-latency, high-quality, and cost-effective hardware architectures and platforms that enhance product functionality and user experience. This role involves working closely with software, acoustics, DSP, systems, and platform teams to ensure smooth product development from concept to production.
What You Will Do
- Analyze PRDs and translate requirements into optimized hardware solutions, Lead the hardware design include Architecture/Block diagram/Schematic/Layout /prototype debugging and verification. etc.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost rationalization to ensure smooth project progression.
- Resolve complex technical challenges using advanced analysis and creative solutions.
- Partner with System/Platform teams to evaluate new features and explore NTI/platform technologies.
- Ensure ODM/OEM deliverables meet Harman quality, documentation, and design standards.
- Align technical optimization with business needs and build consensus via clear communication.
- Collaborate closely with the software team on solution selection, technical alignment, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth project execution.
- Summarize project outcomes and issues, creating documentation and training for future reference.
- Train and coach junior engineers to develop technical competence.
What You Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Electronic Engineering or related fields.
- 7+ years in consumer audio electronics (speakers/headphones), with proven experience in independent hardware design and mass production.
- Expertise in designing scalable, high-performance, low-latency, and cost-effective systems.
- Deep knowledge of audio architectures including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DSP, MCU, wireless audio transmission, and power management.
- Proficient in schematic/PCB tools (Altium/PADS); experienced in optimizing designs for stability, thermal, EMC, and ESD.
- Possess strong hardware-software co-design capabilities, enabling seamless communication with software engineers on architecture to effectively drive cross-functional technical problem-solving.
- Strong background in EMC/ESD debugging, RF troubleshooting, and audio compliance standards.
- Capable of conducting innovative research on audio circuits, Ultra-low power consumption, and EMC.
- Able to mentor junior engineers and drive projects through effective cross-team communication.
- Language: Fluent English for technical documentation and conference calls.
Bonus Points if You Have
- Good experience in audio hardware-related RF design and innovation, such as antenna design and evaluation, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi RF design and evaluation.
- Experience in firmware development and the ability to understand software architecture.
What Makes You Eligible
- Willingness to work in an office and be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international travel
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
- Excellent time management skills
- Capability in English
What We Offer
- Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
- Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (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
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.
