Electro-Acoustics Engineering Co-Op: Hands-On Loudspeakers

Keenfinity; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Keenfinity is seeking an Electro-Acoustics Engineering Co-Op in Burnsville, MN, to work alongside experienced design, development, and research engineers on next-generation professional loudspeakers and audio systems.

Over two consecutive semesters you’ll gain hands-on experience through the full product-development cycle—from prototyping and lab measurements to data analysis, troubleshooting, and bringing a market-leading product to life.

Qualifications

• Engineering students at a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior level
• Familiarity with Thiele/Small parameters and loudspeaker design
• Programming experience with MATLAB, Simulink, LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools
• Experience with live sound reinforcement, PA systems, DJ equipment, mixers, effects, or live music
• Strong critical listening skills and an interest in music production, recording, mixing, mastering, or loudspeaker evaluation
• Knowledge of signal processing and frequency/time‑domain analysis
• Familiarity with thermal sciences, heat transfer, or fluid dynamics
• CAD experience and an interest in mechanical design
• Hands‑on experience with woodworking, hand tools, soldering, wiring, or building things
• An analytical mindset and the ability to turn a confusing test result into a solvable engineering problem
• Bring Your Passion for Audio

Responsibilities

• Constructing and modifying prototype loudspeaker systems.
• Performing acoustical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and materials testing.
• Designing and building new test systems, including hardware, software, data acquisition, and measurement setups.
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing existing test equipment and systems.
• Soldering, wiring, assembling components, and making mechanical repairs.
• Assembling loudspeaker cabinets and moving loudspeaker systems between test rooms and facilities.
• Performing acoustic measurements using microphones, anechoic chambers, impedance measurement systems, and other specialized equipment.
• Setting up experiments and figuring out creative ways to measure things that don't have an obvious measurement method.
• Analyze acoustic, electrical, mechanical, and electro‑magnetic test data.
• Use simulation tools to predict and understand loudspeaker performance.
• Troubleshoot unexpected test results and determine their root causes.
• Create and modify mechanical designs using CAD.
• Produce mechanical drawings and documentation.
• Support product development, engineering validation, and industrialization activities.
• Research electro‑acoustic technologies and investigate new approaches to loudspeaker design.
• Research international standards and industry validation methods.
• Use programming and data‑analysis tools to automate measurements, process data, and make engineering decisions.

Skills

Engineering student

Thiele/Small parameters

Loudspeaker design

Soldering

Wiring

CAD

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

Python

CAD software

Job description

Keenfinity is seeking an Electro-Acoustics Engineering Co-Op in Burnsville, MN, to work alongside experienced design, development, and research engineers on next-generation professional loudspeakers and audio systems.

Over two consecutive semesters you’ll gain hands-on experience through the full product-development cycle—from prototyping and lab measurements to data analysis, troubleshooting, and bringing a market-leading product to life.