Electro‑Acoustics Engineering Co‑Op: Loudspeaker R&D

Keenfinity; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Keenfinity’s Audio Engineering Co‑Op invites engineering students to join two consecutive semesters in the Electro‑Acoustics Lab. You’ll work hands‑on with loudspeakers, test equipment, and measurement systems to prototype and validate new audio products.

Expect diverse tasks from design to simulation and data analysis, with strong mentorship and real-world impact. You’ll gain experience from prototype build to lab measurement, learn to automate measurements, and contribute to product

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

Responsibilities

• Get hands‑on in the lab with loudspeakers, test equipment, and measurement setups
• 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 systems between test rooms
• Performing acoustic measurements using microphones and related equipment
• Setting up experiments and developing creative measurement methods
• Analyze acoustic, electrical, mechanical, and electro‑magnetic test data
• Use simulation tools to predict performance
• Troubleshoot unexpected test results and determine root causes
• Create and modify mechanical designs using CAD
• Produce mechanical drawings and documentation
• Support product development, engineering validation, and industrialization
• Research electro‑acoustic technologies and international standards
• Use programming and data‑analysis tools to automate measurements and decisions

Skills

Thiele/Small

Loudspeaker design

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

LabVIEW

Signal processing

Critical listening

Analytical mindset

CAD

Soldering & wiring

Education

Engineering student

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

Python

CAD

Job description

Keenfinity’s Audio Engineering Co‑Op invites engineering students to join two consecutive semesters in the Electro‑Acoustics Lab. You’ll work hands‑on with loudspeakers, test equipment, and measurement systems to prototype and validate new audio products.

Expect diverse tasks from design to simulation and data analysis, with strong mentorship and real-world impact. You’ll gain experience from prototype build to lab measurement, learn to automate measurements, and contribute to product