Senior Application Engineer Audio

Xmems Labs, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA, United States
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Altium Designer Application Notes Sound Recording and Reproduction Datasheets Software Debugging Firmware Integrated Development Environments Performance Tuning Schematic Capture Signal Integrity Performance Testing Pcb Layout

Job description

Provide direct engineering support to key customers, ODM/CM partners, and Field Applications Engineers during design-in, validation, and commercialization Develop xMEMS hardware platforms, including schematic design, PCB design, and firmware development Characterize, validate, and debug electrical and acoustic system performance Perform electrical assembly, soldering, and bring-up of demo and evaluation systems Lead acoustic system tuning and performance optimization for micro speaker modules and related audio platforms Conduct lab measurements and validation, including SPL, THD, frequency response, and electrical signal integrity Troubleshoot field and customer issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive issue resolution across hardware and system levels Collaborate closely with IC design engineers to define design requirements based on customer use cases and system needs Work cross-functionally with mechanical, DSP, acoustic, product, and test engineers to support product development and customer deployment Develop technical collateral including datasheets, application notes, reference designs, and technical articles Support technical communication with customers through clear verbal, written, and specification-level documentation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, or related field 7+ years of experience in the electronics industry, preferably with mixed-signal audio amplifier, power, or related hardware background Strong customer-facing experience with excellent verbal and written communication skills Hands-on experience with component selection, schematic entry, and PCB layout design concepts; Cadence or Altium preferred Strong lab experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, and related bench equipment Audio system test experience using platforms such as Audio Precision, SoundCheck, or equivalent Strong knowledge of acoustic fundamentals, transducers, and audio system performance validation Experience debugging electrical and acoustic hardware issues in a hands-on development environment Ability to read, write, and work from detailed technical specifications Strong ability to collaborate with mechanical, DSP, acoustic, and third-party engineering teams Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting consumer audio products such as TWS, wired earbuds, OWS, gaming headsets, VR/AR devices, OTC hearing devices, or other wearables DSP and audio tuning experience Tier 1 customer support experience Key Success Traits Strong customer-facing confidence and technical credibility Hands-on hardware and lab debugging capability Ability to translate customer problems into practical engineering solutions Strong ownership and problem-solving ability, including scoping, planning, and leading investigations Comfortable balancing detailed lab work with external technical communication Location / Practical Requirements Santa Clara, California, USA Bachelor’s degree required Ability to commute to the job location required

Benefits & conditions

401(k) Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Free food & snacks Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Stock options plan Vision insurance

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