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Hardware Engineer, Test Equipment

Knowles
Itasca, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

 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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