Knowles Corporation · 4 days ago
Staff Electro Acoustic Engineer
Itasca, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expKnowles Corporation is seeking an Electro-Acoustic Engineer to join their dynamic product development team. The role involves assisting in the development of new designs through proof of concept and prototypes, while working closely with Senior and Principal Engineers to align design concepts with customer needs and business goals.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 - 10 years' experience in developing electro-mechanical, electro-acoustic or electromagnetic products
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential
Bachelor's degree in electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or Physics
Preferred
Prior experience with surface mount components, electro-mechanical, or electromagnetic transducers
Prior experience and knowledge of audio or acoustic product development
Prior experience with circuit or FEA modeling tools like spice, Ansys, or Comsol
Global manufacturing experience
Proven track record of successfully launching products
Master's or PHD Degree in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or Physics
Acoustics or audio training/experience
Company
Knowles Corporation
Knowles is a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components.
10001+ employees
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