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The Timken Company · 1 day ago

Acoustic Engineer

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19406

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Timken Company is a global leader in motion technology, and they are seeking an Acoustic Engineer to improve the efficiency of industrial equipment. The role involves predicting, analyzing, and reducing noise and vibration from gearboxes using physics-based modeling and NVH software.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build and run NVH simulation models of gearbox systems to predict tonal and broadband noise, transmission error, mesh excitation, structural response, and radiated sound

Create clear design recommendations (gearing, micro-geometry, shafts/bearings, housings, isolation, damping, and lubrication-related factors) to achieve noise reduction targets

Develop NVH test plans and procedures to enable correlation, coordinate execution with test teams

Correlate simulations with test data; refine models and assumptions to improve predictive accuracy and drive root-cause closure on noise issues

Prepare concise technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders; support customer discussions on NVH when needed

Support standards compliance, documentation, and engineering procedures related to NVH and gearbox design

Contribute to team capability building via knowledge sharing, coaching, and tool/method improvements

Qualification

NVH softwareAcoustics analysisMechanical engineeringCAD design softwareRotating machinery experienceKnowledge sharingTechnical reportingTeam collaboration