Principal Engineer, Power Electronics

Description & Requirements

As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the conceptualization, design, implementation, and testing of technologies, tools, or processes while consistently demonstrating technical expertise and ingenuity. You will plan, define, and execute projects independently with minimal guidance. Recognized throughout the Division as an emerging expert.

In this role, you will design and develop power electronics hardware for amplifier systems sold under the Crown/JBL brands. Responsibilities include component selection, circuit simulations, schematic capture, PCB layout and routing, prototype testing, and supporting manufacturing activities.

• Architect, design, and test high‑power audio amplifiers and power supplies.
• Lead and participate in technical design reviews and advise on all aspects of product design.
• Ensure products meet customer and internal requirements, specifications, and cost targets.
• Conduct research and development of new technologies and products.
• Release and maintain controlled documents in Harman's documentation system.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and 12 years of industry experience; or a Master’s Degree in the above fields and 8 years of experience; or a PhD and 4 years of experience in power electronics analysis and design.
• Expertise in power electronics/power supplies.
• Experience working with a variety of power converter applications and topologies, including, but not limited to:
  • AC/DC and DC/DC converters
  • Power Factor Correction (PFC)
  • Resonant and quasi‑resonant converters (SRC, LLC, LCC, etc.)
  • Flyback, full‑bridge, half‑bridge, forward, buck, boost, etc.
  • Control systems design
• Expertise in ECAD tools such as Xpedition, Altium.
• Experience in design for global safety/regulatory requirements (CSA, UL, etc.) and PCB layout practices.
• Knowledge of design techniques and methods for EMC compliance.
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as Simpli
  
  S, LTspice, etc.

• Previous Professional or Consumer Audio/Video experience. Knowledge of professional audio systems (public address, cinema, sound reinforcement, etc.).
• Experience and/or knowledge in PWM Class D switching amplifier design, including:
  • Feedback and power‑stage simulation/design.
  • Protection schemes.
• Thermal design experience related to power semiconductors for natural and forced‑air convection, including thermal interfacing and dissipation.
• Transformer/magnetic design knowledge and/or experience.
• Experience with wide‑bandgap semiconductor technologies (GaN/SiC).
• Experience with mixed‑signal analog/digital system design.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%, including domestic and international travel.
• Willingness to work in an office in Richardson, TX.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

• Access to employee discounts on world‑class Harman and Samsung products.
• Extensive training opportunities through HARMAN University.
• Competitive wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters professional and personal development.

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Pay: $125,250 – $183,700 (dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation such as bonuses or commission may be available). Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including skill set, experience, training, location, and business need.

HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support holistic wellbeing, including paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, paid bonding and caregiver leave, 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.

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