Hardware Engineer, Test Equipment

Knowles Corporation; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio technology company in Itasca seeks an experienced engineer to co-develop acoustic test solutions for production and R&D. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 4 to 15 years of experience in hardware development for audio systems. Candidates should be proficient in designing and debugging electronic systems and exhibit strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams globally. Knowledge of audio processing and use of tools like Altium Designer is essential.

Qualifications

• 4 - 15 years of experience developing hardware for audio test solutions.
• Experience designing and debugging electronic systems.
• Knowledge of audio/signal processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop acoustic test solutions for production and R&D.
• Perform statistical analysis to validate acoustic test systems.
• Build relationships with teams both locally and abroad.

Skills

Acoustic Test solutions

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Digital oscilloscopes

Power supplies

I2C digital bus

Job description

Responsibilities

• Co-Develop Acoustic Test solutions for the production factory and R&D.


• Follow department processes; requirements, schematics, component selection, wiring diagrams, theory of operation, PCB layout, calibration.


• Perform statistical analysis to characterize and validate acoustic test systems.


• Build and maintain cross-functional working relationships both locally and abroad.

Position/Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus with 4 - 15 years of experience developing hardware for small signal audio, and or large signal audio test solutions.


• Experience designing, building, and debugging electronic systems using digital oscilloscopes, power supplies, I2C digital bus, and standard small signal electrical lab equipment.


• Altium Designer Knowles and experience with at least 4 layer PCBs.


• Knowledge of audio or signal processing techniques, analog/digital conversions.


• Knowledge of structured hardware and software principles and methods.


• Preferred experience and or system on chip (SoC) programming.


• Preferred, but not needed experience of digital design techniques.


• Preferred, but not needed experience of transducers and acoustics is desirable.


• Preferred, but not needed experience of designing 3D printed prototypes.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Sr. Test Solutions Manager

EEO: EEO-M/F/D/V