| -Perform tests on speaker components and complete systems to include power handling, impedance, transfer function, frequency response and polar response.
-Work closely with global engineering teams to integrate internal Harman technology into new
China for Global products.
-Drive creative and innovative solutions to design challenges.
-Work closely with ODMs to expand development capabilities and ensure that designs meet
Harman guidelines for quality, cost, and performance.
-Design for manufacturability and understand supplier limitations, tolerances, and costs.
-Arrange A/B listening tests against internal and competitors’ designs.
-Simulate and design passive and powered loudspeaker systems to meet performance and cost requirements.
-Simulate and design loudspeaker devices and enclosures.
-Simulate, design, and document passive and active optimized crossover designs.
-Use various DSP tools for tuning and optimizing system designs.
-Perform voicing for loudspeaker systems.
-Perform tests and supply data for marketing documentation.
-Execute and document all functional and performance tests required by JBL.
-Test and document all aspects of product and product component performance, including failure modes.
-Perform and document acoustical, mechanical, and electrical tests as needed.
-Work with various departments to implement corrective actions when needed.
-Leverage acoustic simulation programs to virtually design and analyze results to incorporate validate new designs and design improvements. |
| -Demonstrable success in delivering acoustic products to market.
-Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering with a strong curriculum emphasis in acoustics and acoustical engineering.
-8+ years experience in the development, validation, and tuning of loudspeakers and systems.
-A strong fundamental understanding of the physics of loudspeakers and transducers.
-Proficient in Matlab, COMSOL, ABEC, or related FEA simulation tools.
-Proficient with Klippel, EASERA, SMAART, or similar FFT-based acoustic analysis tools.
-Experience in DSP algorithms and programming for audio or video.
-Thorough understanding of power amplifier and power supply specifications and requirements.
-Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, results-oriented, matrix environment.
-Self-motivated, with the ability to make good decisions and follow scientific methods.
-A strong fundamental understanding of the underlying theory and science relating to electro- acoustic modeling using both traditional matrix calculations and FEA simulations.
-Familiarity with IEC 60065 and other international safety standards.
-Professional-level written and elementary oral English skills. |
