Staff Hardware Engineer, Test Systems

Knowles Corporation

Itasca, IL, United States

about 1 month ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

4 years minimum

Compensation

$135,000.0 - $150,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

3D Printing Altium Designer Computer Programming Software Debugging Logic Synthesis of Circuits Hardware Design Signal Processing System on a Chip

Co-Develop Acoustic Test solutions for the production factory and R&D, follow department processes; requirements, schematics, component selection, wiring diagrams, theory of operation, PCB layout, calibration, and lead technical reviews.
Perform statistical analysis to characterize and validate acoustic test systems. Drive standardization of test platforms, hardware architecture, calibration methodologies, and measurement systems across sites. Build and maintain cross-functional working relationships both locally and abroad. Partner with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, NPI, and Manufacturing leadership to define next-generation test strategies. Provide technical coaching across global test engineering teams, lead technology investigations and proof-of-concept projects.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, MS preferred with 4 - 15 years of experience developing hardware for small signal audio, and or large signal audio test solutions.
12+ years of relevant experience developing advanced hardware test systems.
Demonstrated success leading complex technical programs across multiple sites.
Experience influencing technical strategy and mentoring engineering teams.
Experience designing, building, and debugging electronic systems using digital oscilloscopes, power supplies, I2C digital bus, and standard small signal electrical lab equipment.
Altium Designer Knowles and experience with at least 4 layer PCBs.
Knowledge of audio or signal processing techniques, analog/digital conversions.
Knowledge of structured hardware and software principles and methods.
Preferred experience and or system on chip (SoC) programming.
Preferred, but not needed experience of digital design techniques.
Preferred, but not needed experience of transducers and acoustics is desirable.
Preferred, but not needed experience of designing 3D printed prototypes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.