Hardware - Hardware / Electronics Engineering Principal Engineer

Location: Kawasaki – Kanagawa, Japan Job Family: Engineering Worker Type Reference: Regular - Permanent Pay Rate Type: Salary Career Level: T4 Job ID: R-51903-2026

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 and Revel
• 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

As a hardware engineer, you will ensure we remain updated with the latest and fastest computing hardware to improve efficiency and compete within the industry.

What You Will Do

• Electrical design and evaluation related to audio products (AV/HiFi components, soundbars, smart speakers, headphones, etc.)
• Development specification planning, evaluation review, and technical guidance for ODM vendors
• Support for new product planning
• Ideation and proposal of new technologies and features

Key areas of responsibility:

1) Circuit, PCB, and system design for AV/HiFi components, soundbars, smart speakers, and headphones

• Comprehensive product quality evaluation, including circuits, components, and sound performance
• Troubleshooting and issue resolution in case of product defects

2) Technical studies and proposals in response to new product planning

• Ideation and proposal of new technologies and features

3) Cost control and development schedule management

4) Communication with Project leaders and Mechanical/Acoustic/Software engineers

What You Need to Be Successful

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical design for audio products
• Experience with a wide range of product categories and familiarity with key devices (e.g., SoC, DSP) is a plus
• Expertise in at least one electrical engineering domain, such as:

o Analog circuits / Digital circuits

o Power supply circuits (analog, switching, battery-powered)

o FPGA / PLD design

o Pre / Power amplifier circuits

o Digital amplifier circuits

o Network interfaces (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)

o Servo circuits

o General knowledge of electrical components

• Proficiency in measurement instruments, circuit simulators, and standard office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Bonus Points if You Have

• Educational background in electrical/electronic engineering, communications engineering, acoustical engineering, or graduation from a technical college (Kosen or equivalent)

What Makes You Eligible

• Overseas business trips may be required as necessary for internal and external meetings and discussions.
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for audio product development
• Basic business-level English proficiency (TOEIC score of 500 or above, with a willingness to improve)

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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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