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Audio-Technica · 1 month ago

Product Development Test Engineer

Stow, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. is based in Stow, Ohio, and is part of a global organization responsible for operations in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. The Product Development Test Engineer is an entry-level position focused on testing and evaluating products during the development process, including developing PC software for product testing and maintaining document management for various projects.

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Responsibilities

Designs and implements product evaluation test processes using industry standard practices and recommendations

Designs and builds test systems, equipment, tools and jigs

Creation of drawings or diagrams for product development or production purposes

Oversees, executes or participates in the evaluation of prototypes

Suggests product design changes for performance improvement of existing products and prototypes

Carries out engineering field tests or other product evaluations as specified

Maintains a record of all tests and reports results

Designs PC test automation software for use with laboratory equipment to efficiently qualify audio, RF and network performance of new and existing products

Develops PC software and/or embedded firmware for product feasibility and demonstration purposes as directed by product development team goals

Assists Applications Engineers in programming special features to support select customer applications use existing hardware products

Follows document management protocols for storing test results, drawings, specifications and software

Keeps document records current with latest product definitions and test result findings

Oversees, executes or participates in creation of documents and processes to assist in tracking and control of all pertinent records for assigned projects

Works closely within ATUS professional product development department, as part of cross-departmental teams, and on a global team basis as needed to ensure clear communication and accurate test results

Communicates with Audio-Technica Japan as an engineering contact, or other vendors as needed for clear definition of test parameters and best practices

Prepares test reports, tracks and communicates project milestones, and maintains technical communications and contacts as needed to carry out product development process goals

Participates in the development and tracking of budgets and resource requirements

Occasionally supports ATUS QC Department as QC Inspector if needed during peak times, either in Stow or at SEDC

Participates in product development meetings as needed to insure efficient communication, handoff and throughput in the product development process

Attends trade shows as applicable to maintain industry understanding and knowledge as well as assist others in the promotion or understanding of our products

Participates in trade organizations as beneficial to the ATUS strategy and for understanding of all aspects of technologies relating to our products

Other responsibilities as required

Qualification

Audio electronics knowledge.NET/C# programmingC++ programmingAV DSP systems experienceMechanical CAD experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

Strong understanding of audio-related products, including microphones, cartridges, T/T, mixers, speakers, headphones, as well as audio electronics and digital audio

Ability to use software development tools and program computers for test development (primarily Windows OS). Ability to program in: .NET/C#, C++, Windows scripting and/or LabView is beneficial (need not be fluent in all)

Ability to conduct self-guided research for the purpose of learning new programming languages and developer tools without extensive guidance. Must be highly motivated, self-starter

Some experience with AV DSP systems such as Q-SYS or Crestron, as well as knowledge of DAWs like Pro Tools and familiarity with recording products in development, is beneficial

Some mechanical CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.) drawing or modeling experience beneficial

Excellent process and systems-oriented organizational and communication skills

Ability to define objectives, then plan, execute and check results

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to operate test equipment commonly used in audio testing

Ability to work as a member of a cross-departmental and global project teams

Available to travel (trade shows, project meetings, and other)

College degree and/or equivalent industry experience with demonstrated knowledge of electronics testing, electronic engineering, computer engineering, and / or test software design - including use of API's