Principal Transducer Engineering SME

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

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.

• 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, costand 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

• 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

• 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

• Willing to travel (international) up to 5%
• 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

• 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 cafe, 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
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