Senior Research Engineer, Acoustic Benchmarking

• Drive all regional Benchmarking activities for the purpose of production validation, development and competitive analysis
• Create and maintain Benchmarking procedures and processes required to consistently perform benchmarking duties
• Promote the Global Benchmarking process to both existing and potential customers with the intent of integrating those customers into the process
• Maintain proper testing documentation of system performance
• Develop methodologies to train on process and deliver training to both internal Harman employees and HARMAN OEM customers globally
• Work closely with Engineering and Sales to develop sound performance targets for customer development programs
• Responsible for all vehicle evaluation data analysis using the Global Benchmarking process and communication of that data within HARMAN or directly to the OEM customers regionally.
• Drive other sound quality benchmarking initiatives not necessarily following the HARMAN Benchmarking process
• Contribute to database containing results from the Global Benchmarking process
• Coordinate benchmarking activities with other regional Benchmarking leaders

• Bachelor's Degree in fields of Acoustic or Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years related industry experience
• 5-8 years direct Acoustic and/or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in 3 or more of the following fields: software development, UI/UX design, graphic design, acoustic engineering, digital signal processing, psycho-acoustics, and recording arts.
• Knowledge of acoustic theory, sound reproduction, and sound system tuning
• Experience developing and debugging software in a real-time, embedded, multiprocessor, multi-interface environment.
• Knowledge of advanced acoustic principles and digital signal processing
• Knowledge of Matlab, C, C++, algorithm development and programming

• Masters Degree in fields of Acoustic or Electrical Engineering

• Be willing to work in an office in Pune, IN
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment
• This position requires the use of a use of a HARMAN or customer-owned vehicle. As such, any offer of employment will be contingent upon having a clean driving record, which will be evaluated and determined in HARMAN's sole discretion, no more than 4 active points for moving violations (issued by any motor vehicle agency), and no references to operating a vehicle under the influence of controlled substances within the last 10 years

• 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 café, 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
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• Scholarship programs for employee family members

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