Acoustic Transducer Engineer

Apple; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Denver is seeking a transducer engineer to drive all aspects of design and development of speaker components integrated into our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across product design, mechanical engineering, audio tuning, and manufacturing to deliver world-class sound experiences.

The role involves linear and nonlinear simulations of electromagnetic, acoustics, and structural mechanics; optimizing designs for performance, manufacturability, and scale, and

Qualifications

• Strong background in acoustic principles, vibration and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with COMSOL for electromagnetic, structural, and acoustics.
• Knowledge of lumped-parameter methods via MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling and meshing tools.
• Cross-functional communicator who can work on fast-paced multiple projects.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• BS in Mechanical, Audio/Acoustic, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of transducer design and development.
• Help manufacturing partners scale production and testing.
• Perform linear and nonlinear simulations of electromagnetic, acoustics and structural mechanics.
• Collaborate with product design, mechanical engineering, audio tuning and manufacturing teams to deliver great audio.

Skills

Acoustic principles

Cross-functional communicator

Ability to travel internationally

Education

BS in Mechanical/Electrical/Audio/Acoustic Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

COMSOL

MATLAB/Simulink

3D modeling/meshing tools

Job description

Summary

At Apple, new ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Sound is an essential and compelling facet of the customer experience so Apple has assembled a world-class Acoustics team that enables our customers to experience music with delight, communicate with clarity, and appreciate our products without disturbance from noise. In Apple Acoustics we work with obsessive attention to detail, directly contributing to products that ship to millions of people around the world. Our Transducer Engineering team designs speakers that are integrated into all Apple products. We are a diverse team of acoustics and speaker design experts, accomplished listeners, and creative problem solvers. We work cross functionally with other acoustic engineers as well as mechanical engineers, system engineers, industrial designers, audio tuners and components suppliers/vendors to conceptualize and create transducers that enhance the audio experience for our customers.

Description

You will be working with a team of people passionate about audio and delivering the best possible user experience. You will drive all aspects of transducer design and development and help our manufacturing partners scale production and testing. The role involves linear and non-linear computer simulation of electromagnetic, acoustics and structural mechanics. You will optimize each design aspect for our custom transducers and work with other cross-functional teams (product design, mechanical engineering, audio tuning, audio integration, manufacturing, etc) to deliver great audio.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong background in acoustic principles (sound propagation, wave behavior and resonators), vibration and electromechanical systems.


• Experience with Finite Element Analysis software COMSOL (electromagnetic, structural mechanics and acoustics) for simulations and analysis.


• Working knowledge of lumped-parameter simulation methods and tools, as implemented in either equivalent circuit simulators or System Dynamics simulators (MATLAB and Simulink).


• Experience with 3D solid modeling and meshing tools.


• A self-disciplined creative problem-solver and communicator who works cross functionally, with the ability to work on fast-paced multiple projects at the same time and prioritize.


• Ability to travel internationally.


• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Audio/Acoustic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Audio/Acoustic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science preferred.


• Experience with transducer design and testing (from single suspension micro speaker design to professional speakers) and understanding of loudspeaker design methods (and tradeoffs such as power, dimensions and cost).


• Experience with speaker components and materials, assembly techniques and process, failure analysis and integration into products through prototype to mass production builds.


• Ability to work with manufacturing suppliers/vendors on DFM from early design phase to prototyping and mass production.


• Useful but not required: Experience with Speaker LPM and nonlinear parameters measurements systems like Klippel.