{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7fa69b9f3f5dce7e011ae36e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7fa69b9f3f5dce7e011ae36e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7fa69b9f3f5dce7e011ae36e","title":"Test Development Engineer","description":"Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle\nWe’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.\n\nContribute your talents to high‑end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel\n\nUnite your passion for audio innovation with high‑tech product development\n\nCreate pitch‑perfect, cutting‑edge technology that elevates the listening experience\n\nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior Test Development Engineer, you will develop and maintain production test solutions that ensure the quality and performance of HARMAN’s audio products. In this role, you will translate product test requirements into detailed test specifications and implement automated test sequences using LabVIEW and TestStand. You will also support the design of complete test stations, including instrumentation selection, wiring, and integration. This is an individual‑contributor role that collaborates closely with cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing teams.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nDevelop, implement, and maintain automated and manual test solutions for audio electronic products, automated production test sequences in LabVIEW and TestStand based on product‑level test requirements and specifications.\n\nCreate detailed test specification documents that translate functional and acoustic test needs into implementable steps.\n\nDesign and support test stations, including equipment selection, wiring diagrams, DAQ integration, and scheduling to ensure on‑time delivery.\n\nCollaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to validate test coverage, optimize test flow, and ensure robust product evaluation.\n\nTroubleshoot test failures, analyze data from instruments (including Audio Precision systems), and implement corrective actions to improve test reliability.\n\nContribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, tools, and best practices within the team; provide technical support to manufacturing and operations teams during pilot builds and production ramp‑up.\n\nExecute validation activities, analyze results, and document findings with clear, data‑driven conclusions.\n\nWhat You Need to Be Successful\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience\n\n5 years of experience creating automated test sequences, test specifications, or test equipment for electronic or audio products.\n\nMinimum of 3 years of development experience in LabVIEW and TestStand\n\nProgramming skills in languages commonly used for test automation (Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar).\n\nHands‑on experience with audio technologies, including amplifiers, transducers, codecs, DSPs, and audio measurement principles.\n\nProficiency in test development, including designing, implementing, and validating automated test solutions for audio hardware.\n\nDemonstrable experience working with key test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DAQ devices, and audio analyzers.\n\nProficiency in designing and documenting test stations, including wiring diagrams, instrumentation layouts, system integration, procedures, and validation reports.\n\nAbility to analyze test data, diagnose issues in mixed hardware/software systems, and drive improvements to test performance and reliability.\n\nCollaborative mindset, able to work closely with design, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive product readiness.\n\nStrong documentation discipline, capable of producing clear test plans, test specs, procedures, and validation reports.\n\nAttention to detail, ensuring accuracy in measurements, repeatability in test setups, and consistency in results.\n\nBonus Points if You Have\n\nExperience with Audio Precision analyzers or other acoustic test measurement systems.\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Software or Electrical engineering preferred.\n\nProgramming experience in .NET for device control or instrumentation automation.\n\nCertified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or Certified TestStand Developer (CTD) credentials.\n\nKnowledge of Python for automation, data collection, or tool development.\n\nExperience working with sequence management systems such as SuperNova.\n\nWhat Makes You Eligible\n\nSuccessfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.\n\nAbility to work in our Richardson, TX office.\n\nTravel required up to 5%.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nAccess to employee discounts on world‑class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)\n\nExtensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.\n\nCompetitive wellness benefits.\n\nTuition reimbursement.\n\n“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.\n\nAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.\n\nPay Transparency\n$78,750 – $115,500. 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. The disclosed range is a reasonable estimate and may not reflect geographic differentials.\n\nBenefits\nHARMAN 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 caregiver 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nHARMAN 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. 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As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.\n\nContribute your talents to high‑end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel\n\nUnite your passion for audio innovation with high‑tech product development\n\nCreate pitch‑perfect, cutting‑edge technology that elevates the listening experience\n\nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior Test Development Engineer, you will develop and maintain production test solutions that ensure the quality and performance of HARMAN’s audio products. In this role, you will translate product test requirements into detailed test specifications and implement automated test sequences using LabVIEW and TestStand. You will also support the design of complete test stations, including instrumentation selection, wiring, and integration. This is an individual‑contributor role that collaborates closely with cross‑functional engineering and manufacturing teams.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nDevelop, implement, and maintain automated and manual test solutions for audio electronic products, automated production test sequences in LabVIEW and TestStand based on product‑level test requirements and specifications.\n\nCreate detailed test specification documents that translate functional and acoustic test needs into implementable steps.\n\nDesign and support test stations, including equipment selection, wiring diagrams, DAQ integration, and scheduling to ensure on‑time delivery.\n\nCollaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to validate test coverage, optimize test flow, and ensure robust product evaluation.\n\nTroubleshoot test failures, analyze data from instruments (including Audio Precision systems), and implement corrective actions to improve test reliability.\n\nContribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, tools, and best practices within the team; provide technical support to manufacturing and operations teams during pilot builds and production ramp‑up.\n\nExecute validation activities, analyze results, and document findings with clear, data‑driven conclusions.\n\nWhat You Need to Be Successful\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience\n\n5 years of experience creating automated test sequences, test specifications, or test equipment for electronic or audio products.\n\nMinimum of 3 years of development experience in LabVIEW and TestStand\n\nProgramming skills in languages commonly used for test automation (Python, C#, LabVIEW, or similar).\n\nHands‑on experience with audio technologies, including amplifiers, transducers, codecs, DSPs, and audio measurement principles.\n\nProficiency in test development, including designing, implementing, and validating automated test solutions for audio hardware.\n\nDemonstrable experience working with key test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DAQ devices, and audio analyzers.\n\nProficiency in designing and documenting test stations, including wiring diagrams, instrumentation layouts, system integration, procedures, and validation reports.\n\nAbility to analyze test data, diagnose issues in mixed hardware/software systems, and drive improvements to test performance and reliability.\n\nCollaborative mindset, able to work closely with design, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive product readiness.\n\nStrong documentation discipline, capable of producing clear test plans, test specs, procedures, and validation reports.\n\nAttention to detail, ensuring accuracy in measurements, repeatability in test setups, and consistency in results.\n\nBonus Points if You Have\n\nExperience with Audio Precision analyzers or other acoustic test measurement systems.\n\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Software or Electrical engineering preferred.\n\nProgramming experience in .NET for device control or instrumentation automation.\n\nCertified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or Certified TestStand Developer (CTD) credentials.\n\nKnowledge of Python for automation, data collection, or tool development.\n\nExperience working with sequence management systems such as SuperNova.\n\nWhat Makes You Eligible\n\nSuccessfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.\n\nAbility to work in our Richardson, TX office.\n\nTravel required up to 5%.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nAccess to employee discounts on world‑class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)\n\nExtensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University.\n\nCompetitive wellness benefits.\n\nTuition reimbursement.\n\n“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program.\n\nAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.\n\nPay Transparency\n$78,750 – $115,500. 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. The disclosed range is a reasonable estimate and may not reflect geographic differentials.\n\nBenefits\nHARMAN 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 caregiver 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nHARMAN 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. 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