Electro-Acoustic Engineer — R&D Prototyping & Innovation

Knowles Corporation; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Corporation in Itasca, IL is seeking an Electro-Acoustic Engineer (level to be determined by experience) to join our product development team. The role focuses on miniature electro-acoustic components, guiding designs from proof-of-concept to mass production.

You will create CAD concepts, run SPICE/Modelica and FEA simulations, perform lab tests, and collaborate with senior engineers and customers to meet specifications and drive innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or Physics.
• Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in developing electro-mechanical, electro-acoustic products.
• Experience with hearing aids, audio or acoustic product development preferred.
• Experience with lumped parameter modeling in SPICE, Modelica, or other software preferred.
• Experience with lab measurements in frequency and time domain using spectrum/audio analyzers and oscilloscopes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development from proof-of-concept to mass production.
• Create CAD concepts and perform simulations.
• Perform FEA and lumped parameter modeling.
• Conduct lab experiments to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and remote engineering teams on design concepts.
• Interface with customers to address technical challenges and ensure success.
• Identify patent opportunities and innovate design methodologies.
• Assist manufacturing and QA considerations to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Electro-acoustic engineering

Lab measurements

Cross-functional collaboration

Remote engineering teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Tools

Creo CAD

SPICE

Modelica

Job description

Knowles Corporation in Itasca, IL is seeking an Electro-Acoustic Engineer (level to be determined by experience) to join our product development team. The role focuses on miniature electro-acoustic components, guiding designs from proof-of-concept to mass production.

You will create CAD concepts, run SPICE/Modelica and FEA simulations, perform lab tests, and collaborate with senior engineers and customers to meet specifications and drive innovation.