Staff Electro Acoustic Engineer Job at Knowles Corporation, Itasca, IL

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  • Knowles Corporation
  • Itasca, IL

Job Description

We are seeking an Electro-Acoustic Engineer (level to be determined by experience) to work with our dynamic product development team. Industry experience in miniature electro-acoustic and mechanical components is desired. We seek a person who will assist in the development of new designs through proof of concept and prototypes. Detailed modification or iterations of existing designs will also be required. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve exceptional results through his/her contribution to product introduction, and innovation. This individual will work closely with Senior and Principal Engineers on design and technology concepts that are aligned with customer needs and business goals.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Engage closely in multiple development phases through proof of concept and prototype
  • Help achieve design concepts that meet or exceed internal specification and/or customer requirements
  • Actively work with senior engineering and management to understand product and execute on superior products
  • Help identify and innovate new or iterative products through collaboration with subject matter experts
  • Help investigate the most innovative design methodologies, materials, tools, and practices to achieve the most competitive products in the market.
  • Help push the extents of miniature transducer development with cutting edge ideas, and design methodologies
  • Learn and understand manufacturing and QA challenges to assure highly manufacturable products
  • Successfully multi-task between multiple projects
  • Assist Application Engineering with technical support escalations that require deeper subject matter expertise
  • Occasionally visit and co-development with customers on strategic and innovative products
  • Continually look for patent opportunities to further help Knowles distinguish itself in the industry

POSITION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

  • Minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience in developing electro-mechanical, electro-acoustic or electromagnetic products
  • Prior experience with surface mount components, electro-mechanical, or electromagnetic transducers preferred
  • Prior experience and knowledge of audio or acoustic product development is strongly desired
  • Prior experience with circuit or FEA modeling tools like spice, Ansys, or Comsol desired
  • Global manufacturing experience is desired
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential
  • Proven track record of successfully launching products preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or Physics
  • Master’s or PHD Degree in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or Physics Desired
  • Acoustics or audio training/experience Desired

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