Lead Transducer Engineer - Acoustics

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in West Sussex is seeking a Lead Transducer Engineer to manage the development of acoustic transducers. The role involves supervising a team, performing simulations, and collaborating with product teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields along with 5-7 years of experience in the industry. Attractive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programs

Discounts

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience with finite element tools is necessary.
• Leadership skills in managing engineering teams are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising transducer engineering team.
• Planning and tracking engineering tasks.
• Maintaining measurement tools and lab facilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Experience with electrodynamic transducers

Proficiency in 3D CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in acoustics, physics, or electronic engineering

Tools

COMSOL

Klippel R&D measurement systems

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Lead Transducer Engineer - Acoustics, West Sussex

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Job Details:

Client: Not specified

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 04.08.2025

Expiry Date: 18.09.2025

Job Description:

The Lead Transducer Engineer will play a key role in research and development of acoustic transducers and related technologies, contributing to audio product innovation including loudspeakers, headphones, and automotive sound systems. Responsibilities include managing transducer development, hands-on engineering, supervising a team, and collaborating with product development teams.

Primary Duties:

• Supervising transducer engineering team
• Planning and tracking engineering tasks
• Supporting team development and process optimization
• Maintaining measurement tools and lab facilities
• Performing electromagnetic, mechanical, and acoustic simulations
• Measuring transducers and speaker systems
• Documenting results and developing procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in acoustics, physics, or electronic engineering
• Experience with electrodynamic transducers and finite element tools like COMSOL
• Leadership experience in engineering teams
• Strong communication skills
• 5-7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Klippel R&D measurement systems
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software
• Knowledge of audio testing tools and FMEA practices

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary dependent on experience
• Company pension, health & wellbeing programs, discounts, and more

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