Audio Engineer Lead

EssilorLuxottica; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leonardo learning platform

Flexible work conditions

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Employee discounts

Corporate welfare catalog

Laptop and mobile phone

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a Senior Acoustic/Embedded Audio Engineer to lead the acoustical design and integration of new audio system architecture for cutting-edge Smart Glasses. You will collaborate with hardware engineers, software developers, and product designers to deliver high-quality audio performance and an exceptional user experience.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Acoustic Engineering or related fields, hands-on experience with audio signal processing, and strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Acoustic/Electronic/Embedded systems.
• Experience with audio system design and measurements.
• Strong documentation reading/writing of technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Lead audio system architecture design and algorithms for audio eyewear.
• Collaborate with HW/SW and product teams to ensure optimal audio performance.
• Prototype, test, and tune audio algorithms and hardware.
• Support production with debugging and optimization in manufacturing.

Skills

Audio signal processing

Acoustics knowledge

Hardware design

DSP development

Multicultural teamwork

Circuit simulation

Education

Master’s degree in Acoustic Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Embedded System or equivalent

Tools

CAD tools

Simulation

DSP toolchains

Tensilica Hifi5 (plus)

Job description

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If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network) , and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible!

Your role

You will be part of the Smart Eyewear team, in particular the New Technologies Introduction (NTI) branch.

You will be responsible of leading the acoustical design and integration of new audio system architecture and algorithms in our cutting-edge Smart Glasses.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product designers, to ensure our products deliver exceptional audio performance while maintaining a seamless and comfortable user experience.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the design of audio system architecture and algorithms, for providing the best user experience in the field of audio smart eyewear devices, including hearing aids functions.
• Stay up to date with the latest audio technology trends and incorporate innovative solutions into our products. Including, for example, research acoustical technologies and transducers for implementation in eyewear frame.
• Design, prototyping, and characterization of smart eyewear devices implementing audio functionalities.
• Responsible for modelling and tuning audio algorithms of prototype hardware to achieve the best audio performance to understand and formalize system requirements.
• Define functional and system requirements for new audio product.
• Collaborate with software engineers to fine-tune audio algorithms and drivers for optimal user experience.
• Daily interactions with product designers to come up with innovative system integration strategies.
• Realization of proof-of-concepts in our R&D labs. Carry out testing, debug and performance measurements with internal equipment or in collaboration with external suppliers.
• Interface with our international network of collaborators and partners, remotely or on-site, to help ramp up production of our innovative products.
• Test in the lab of prototypes and pre-series boards with oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies, function generators and active loads, working with FW engineers.
• Support product manufacturing and provide technical assistance during production phases.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities related to audio system issues.

Main requirements:

• Master’s degree in Acoustic Engineering / Electronic Engineering / Embedded System or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in similar role, preferably in Audio for Consumer Electronics.
• Attitude to read, understand and write technical documentation (requirements, specifications, reports, analyses, etc).
• Experience with audio system design, including simulation and fast prototyping.
• Experience with mechanical design for audio transducers.
• Experience with digital and analog hardware design (cad tools, simulation, design-for-manufacturing).
• Proficiency in audio signal processing and algorithm development.
• Strong understanding of acoustics and audio measurement techniques.
• Familiar with rapid prototyping and hands-on attitude.
• Experience with microcontrollers/system-on-chip and most common communication busses (SPI, I2C, UART, MIPI, USB) will be a plus.
• Experience with DSP audio development will be a plus (e.g., Tensilica Hifi5).
• Ability to work in a dynamic multicultural team where you will collaborate with members having different backgrounds and from different time zones.
• Attitude to problem solving and to achieve results within challenging time and cost constraints.

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Enjoy flexible work conditions, health insurance coverage, ticket restaurants, internal rooftop canteen.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
• Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work-life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, jogging sessions, and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

Salary Package:

• Supplementary Health insurance coverage
• Supplementary Pension Plan
• Access to the EssilorLuxottica Corporate Welfare Catalog
• Transportation – Discounted pass
• Meal Vouchers as per company guidelines
• Exclusive employee discounts on company products
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone

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We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.