Product Test Engineer

Waterbeach, England, United Kingdom

11/8/2024

Have you heard of JBL, Arcam, Mark Levinson, Revel or Harman/Kardon, some of the world’s leading audio brands? The market we are leading in, is fast paced, fun and dynamic. https://www.harmanluxuryaudio.com

Five prestigious brands – JBL Synthesis, Mark Levinson, Revel, Lexicon and Arcam - come together to offer the most advanced high-performance audio systems available. From the finest stereo listening to state-of-the-art multichannel home theater systems, the HARMAN Luxury Audio Group delivers pure, uncompromised sound. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and you will join our Luxury Audio department based in Cambridge, UK, in the position of:

Product Test Engineer – Luxury Audio

About the Role:

As Product Test Engineer, you will lead the product test and verification of HARMAN Luxury Audio Products – primarily Arcam but you will also be working on products from other iconic brands in the portfolio including JBL, JBL Synthesis, and Mark Levinson. This role primarily relies on manual testing.

Your Team:

You will report to the Senior Product Test Engineer in the Cambridge office.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the testing of audio products and provide clear, concise test reports to key stakeholders.
• Respond to issues reported from the field by the Customer Support Team, verifying those issues and working closely with developers (in-house and third-party) to progress fixes through to resolution.
• Work on-site at our Cambridge offices with the opportunity to work closely with the wider Luxury Audio team in Northridge, CA as well as third-party providers across the globe.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive set of test plans for the full portfolio of products. You will be the trusted adviser during new product design on testability.
  
  

What You Need:

• At least 2 years of experience in the manual testing of hardware products and Apps (iOS/Android), ideally connected consumer electronics.
• An ability to work as part of a larger, distributed team and communicate with stakeholders at all levels within the business unit.
• Experience working with test management software such as TestRail and bug tracking software such as Jira.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong documentation experience, ideally using Confluence.
  
  

What is Nice to Have:

• An HND or Degree in a relevant engineering subject or equivalent experience gained in a commercial setting.
• A passion for audio.
• Basic Linux and Windows command line skills.
• Basic scripting skills with Python or JavaScript.
  
  

What Makes You Eligible:

• Be willing to travel up to 5%, domestic and international travel.
• Be willing to work in an office in Waterbeach / Cambridge, UK (subject to government guidelines).
• HARMAN will only be able to employ those who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa / sponsorship support for this role.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the world.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging a positive work-life balance.
• On-site opportunities to focus on personal well-being and development provided by our Wellness Committee, Volunteer Committee, and Harman Women’s Network.
• Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies and extensive course catalog.
• The opportunity to work on complex problems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN audio products including JBL and Harman/Kardon.
  
  

And a few reasons you might love it:

• We're seeking talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us transform the way people experience sound. As a global leader in the audio industry, HARMAN offers the chance to work with iconic brands like JBL, Harman/Kardon, and AKG, as well as cutting-edge technology and industry-first features.
• We value excellence and brilliance in all of our 30,000 employees and we're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for innovation and superior sound technology. If you're looking for a career full of brilliant possibilities and the chance to work on industry-first features, then HARMAN is the place for you!
  
  

Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a culture that values excellence and brilliance in all of our employees. Apply now and take the first step towards a career full of brilliant possibilities! https://jobs.harman.com/en_US/careers

We look forward to receiving your application! Send your application with your resume and letter of motivation. We will process the applications as we receive them. For more information about the position or the recruitment process, feel free to contact our Recruitment department: marc.duteweerd@harman.com

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