Acoustic Simulation Engineer

Daikin Manufacturing México; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Manufacturing México, the world's largest HVAC company, seeks a senior acoustic/vibro-acoustic simulation engineer to lead end-to-end simulation efforts across programs, defining strategy and improving model maturity.

You will build and validate complex acoustic models, drive correlation with test data, mentor engineers, and collaborate with design teams to embed acoustic considerations early.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in acoustic/vibro-acoustic simulation with leadership on complex systems.
• Deep expertise in FEA, BEM, SEA, and/or hybrid methods.
• Advanced proficiency with industry simulation tools (SimCenter 3D, Actran, Wave6, Va One, Ansys or similar).
• Strong acoustics fundamentals: modal analysis, transmission loss, coupling, materials and reduction mechanisms.
• Proven ability to correlate simulation to test data.
• Strong scripting/automation (Python, MATLAB).
• Excellent communication skills and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end acoustic, vibro-acoustic, and aero-acoustic simulation efforts across multiple programs.
• Define and own simulation strategy, model fidelity trade-offs, and correlation activities to drive model maturity.
• Build, validate, and refine full-system or subsystem acoustic models.
• Develop and deploy models to support muffler design.
• Drive correlation between simulation and physical test data and improve accuracy.
• Partner with structural, systems, and design engineers to embed acoustic considerations into early design.
• Lead root-cause investigations for acoustic issues, coordinating across teams.
• Perform optimization studies (topology, materials, damping, structural changes).
• Own and evolve simulation best practices, templates, and automation tools.
• Present findings to Model-Based Engineering leaders and project teams.
• Evaluate new simulation tools and vendor tech to stay current.
• Support supplier/vendor technical reviews where acoustic data is involved.
• Drive acoustic test methods: sound pressure, sound power, transmission loss, muffler performance.
• Coordinate sound source localization tests (TPA, holography, 2D/3D visualization).

Skills

Acoustics fundamentals

Scripting/Automation

Mentoring/Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

SimCenter 3D

Actran

Wave6

Va One

Ansys

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company!

Why You’ll Love Working for Daikin:

• We’re a group who operates with a people-centered mindset, believing in the unlimited potential of each employee, with a goal of driving our company to its fullest potential.
• Our goal is to “Perfect the Air”. We do this through cutting edge innovation & sustainability efforts while meeting the HVAC needs of thousands of customers - expanding over 160 countries!
• Our culture is unrivaled. Daikin operates under 8 Core Values which are embedded into every aspect of our business. It’s through these values that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone can be authentic, feel valued and heard, and have a sense of purpose and belonging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end acoustic, vibro-acoustic, and aero-acoustic simulation efforts (FEA/BEM/SEA, hybrid methods) across multiple concurrent programs.
• Define and own simulation strategy, model fidelity trade-offs, and correlation activities to drive model maturity.
• Build, validate, and continuously refine complex full-system or subsystem-level acoustic models.
• Develop and deploy simulation models to support muffler design.
• Drive correlation between simulation and physical test data, diagnosing discrepancies and improving model accuracy at a methodological level
• Partner with structural, systems, and design engineering lead to embed acoustic considerations into early-stage design.
• Lead root-cause investigations for complex or field-reported acoustic issues, coordinating across simulation and test teams.
• Perform advanced trade-off and optimization studies (topology, materials, damping/absorption treatments, structural modifications).
• Own and evolve simulation best practices, templates, automation scripts, and internal tools
• Present findings, risk assessments, and recommendations directly to Model-Based Engineering team leaders and project teams.
• Evaluate and pilot new simulation tools, methods, or vendor technologies to keep capabilities current.
• Support supplier/vendor technical reviews when acoustic simulation data is involved.
• Drive and coordinate acoustic test methods to include sound pressure, sound power, transmission loss, and muffler performance tests.
• Drive and coordinate sound source localization test methods to include holography, transfer path analysis (TPA), and 2D/3D sound field visualization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in acoustic/vibro-acoustic simulation, with a track record of leading simulation work on complex systems
• Deep expertise in FEA, BEM, SEA, and/or hybrid simulation methods
• Advanced proficiency with industry simulation tools (SimCenter 3D, Actran, Wave6, Va One, Ansys, or similar tools)
• Strong proficiency of acoustics fundamentals: modal analysis, transmission loss, structural-acoustic coupling, enclosure design, acoustic materials and sound reduction mechanisms.
• Demonstrated success correlating simulation to test data on both interior and exterior acoustic problems.
• Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar) for model setup, batch processing, and post-processing pipelines
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical results for non-specialist stakeholders and leadership
• Experience mentoring or technically leading other engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with psychoacoustics and sound quality metrics.
• Background in aeroacoustics / CFD-Acoustic coupled noise simulation.
• Experience with machine learning or surrogate modeling techniques applied to acoustic optimization
• Familiarity with statistical energy analysis (SEA) for high-frequency content
• Industry-specific experience (automotive NVH, aerospace cabin/engine noise, consumer electronics, industrial machinery, architectural acoustics)
• Publications, patents, or conference presentations in acoustics/vibro-acoustics.

Daikin is the world's industry leader in air conditioning with sales over 27 billion dollars, comprised of over 300 companies around the globe. Its cutting edge air conditioning products and services using environment friendly technologies are widely distributed and marketed in more than 170 countries, from residential A/C to commercial A/C market. As its global headquareter, Daikin Industries, Ltd. is continually leading air conditioning history with its business strategies & technological breakthrough in the area of environment friendly air comfort solutions. In challenging the needs of the future with new innovations using AI/IoT technologies, Daikin will continue its commitment to growth of the business and contribution to the society.