Hardware Engineer, Test Equipment

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

This position has responsibility to design and implement product test solutions. The candidate will work on system requirements, software, firmware, or hardware solutions. The candidate will also work with other key Test Group members to define next generation test systems.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Knowles is a market leader and global provider of filtering products, and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, serving the medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise enables us to deliver innovative. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in 11 countries.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Perform statistical analysis to characterize and validate acoustic test systems.
• Build and maintain cross-functional working relationships both locally and abroad.

POSITION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus with 4 - 15 years of experience developing hardware for small signal audio, and or large signal audio test solutions.
• 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.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Sr. Test Solutions Manager

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