Engineer, Hardware / Mechanical

Description & Requirements

Introduction: 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, Revel, Denon, and Bowers & Wilkins

• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development

• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

• Harman Professional Solutions is seeking a mechanical engineer for electronics packaging projects of audio and video equipment.

• The candidate would support a collaborative team working on new product design, testing, and validation of new products as well as support of other projects as needed.

• This is an opportunity for the candidate to work with a small, talented team in dense electronics packaging designed for indoor and outdoor environments.  Skills in mechanical design, DFM, thermal analysis and structural analysis will be areas of focus.  It is expected that the candidate will work on a wide range of tasks assisting the design team while having responsibility to drive projects from concept to production.

What You Will Do

New product design of cutting-edge audio electronics working within a cross-functional team in the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems and components.  Utilizing SolidWorks CAD software to create models, perform simulations, collaborating with domestic and international support teams, and gaining hands-on experience through prototyping and testing activities. 

• Using SolidWorks to design, evaluate and document product components or lab test equipment.

• Support team members in assembly and testing new audio product designs.

• Demonstrated complete ownership of mechanical design on projects from concept to production.

• Participate in peer and design reviews of key elements of system design.

• Working with global team on procurement and management of BOM items as needed.

• Complete design documentation release into Harman documentation system.

• Conduct key thermal and structural analysis to ensure parts meet design intent.

• Experience in casting, injection molding, sheet metal, and PCB design principles.

What You Need to Be Successful

• A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering program or related field preferred.

• Experience of 5 to 10 years in applicable mechanical design of electronics packaging experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.

• Individual who works well with others.  Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are needed while working with a variety of global Harman team members.

• Comfortable in building products in a lab environment.  Knowledge of basic hand tools.

• Enjoys engineering problem solving.   Positive, can-do attitude.  Enjoy learning new skills.

• Prefer experience with Solid Works MCAD tool, but other tools with similar parametric design accepted.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Experience with SW FEA and CFD.

• Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Experience with electronics packaging for rack mounted equipment.

• Design for six sigma design principles.

What Makes You Eligible

• Ability to work in an office in Richardson, TX.

• Spanish as a second language is a plus.

• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post-offer).

What We Offer

• A hyb r id work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most off ice-based roles onsite three days a week.

• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung products (including JBL, H arman / Kardon, AKG, and others)

• Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs

• Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being

• Tuition reimbursement support

• Access to the HARMAN c ampus f itness c enter and c afeteria , where available

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development

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Pay Transparency

$ 90,750 - $ 133,100

Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission.

Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: View email address on jobsearch.harman.com.

You Belong Here 

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers.  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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.() 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at  View email address on jobsearch.harman.com . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.