Staff Hardware Engineer, Test Systems

Knowles Corporation; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Corporation in Itasca, IL, is seeking an experienced Test Solutions Engineer to design and implement product test solutions across hardware, firmware, and software domains. You will collaborate with R&D and production teams to define next-generation acoustic test systems and validation methods.

The role requires a strong background in electronics hardware testing, Altium, and multi-site program leadership, with a focus on signal acoustics and test automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 4–15 years of experience developing hardware for small signal audio, and/or large signal audio test solutions.
• Experience developing hardware test systems across sites.
• Ability to lead complex technical programs across multiple sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Co-Develop Acoustic Test solutions for the production factory and R&D, following department processes.
• Perform statistical analysis to characterize and validate acoustic test systems; standardize test platforms and measurement systems across sites.
• Partner with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, NPI, and Manufacturing leadership to define next-generation test strategies.
• Provide technical coaching across global test engineering teams; lead technology investigations and proof-of-concept projects.

Skills

Hardware test development

Cross-site leadership

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

4-layer PCB design

I2C digital bus

Digital oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

Summary DescriptionThis position has responsibility to design and implement product test solutions. The candidate will work on system requirements, software, firmware, or hardware solutions. The candidate will also work with other key Test Group members to define next generation test systems.

Summary DescriptionThis position has responsibility to design and implement product test solutions. The candidate will work on system requirements, software, firmware, or hardware solutions. The candidate will also work with other key Test Group members to define next generation test systems.
Specific Duties And 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, and lead technical reviews.
• Perform statistical analysis to characterize and validate acoustic test systems. Drive standardization of test platforms, hardware architecture, calibration methodologies, and measurement systems across sites. Build and maintain cross-functional working relationships both locally and abroad. Partner with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, NPI, and Manufacturing leadership to define next-generation test strategies. Provide technical coaching across global test engineering teams, lead technology investigations and proof-of-concept projects.

Position/Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred with 4 - 15 years of experience developing hardware for small signal audio, and or large signal audio test solutions.
• 12+ years of relevant experience developing advanced hardware test systems.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical programs across multiple sites.
• Experience influencing technical strategy and mentoring engineering teams.
• 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 RelationshipsReports to: Sr. Test Solutions Manager
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