Acoustic Engineer
Core
Acoustic integration design and implementation for iPhone and Apple Watch projects, ensuring sound quality and noise control in mass-produced devices.
Role type
Acoustic Engineer (Hardware Integration)
Builds
Acoustic hardware designs and test stations for consumer electronics
Domain
Consumer Electronics / Audio Hardware
Required skills
Acoustics fundamentals, speaker and microphone structure knowledge, acoustic equivalent circuit simulation, cross-functional collaboration, failure analysis, test strategy definition
Preferred skills
Acoustic testing systems (SoundCheck, Klippel, Audio Precision), finite element modeling (COMSOL, ANSYS), audio test scripting (MATLAB, Python), audio and digital signal processing
Technologies
SoundCheck, Klippel, Audio Precision, COMSOL, ANSYS, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Review acoustic hardware designs and assembly processes; Validate acoustic designs and lead corrective actions for failure analysis; Define test strategies and establish test stations; Partner with US counterparts and cross-functional teams to support development builds at contract manufacturing sites
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC