Acoustic Engineer, Consumer Device Hearables

Mountain View, CAOnsiteFull Time$159,000–$230,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

acoustic design
consumer electronic products
speakers
mics
acoustic simulations
lab testing
acoustic modules
product factories
assembly
test

Nice to have

acoustic solutions
mobile phone
wearable
hearable products
SoundCheck
Klippel

Role summary

The Platforms and Devices team at Google is seeking an Acoustic Engineer for their Consumer Device Hearables division. This role involves leading the design and implementation of speakers and microphones in new consumer electronic devices. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and partners to achieve ambitious acoustic solutions. The engineer will conduct acoustic simulations and lab testing, and support factory assembly, test, and failure analysis efforts. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 4 years in acoustic design for consumer electronics.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
4 years of experience in acoustic design and execution on consumer electronic products.

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
6 years of experience leading acoustic design and execution for consumer electronics.
Experience leading acoustic solutions for mobile phone, wearable, or hearable products.
Experience with acoustic test tools: SoundCheck, Klippel, Audio Precision, Polytec, etc, and simulation tools: Ansys, COMSOL, Abaqus, Ares, etc.
Experience shipping end-to-end acoustic solutions, from product concept through production.

About the job:

The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of speakers and mics in new consumer electronic devices.
Collaborate with cross-functional design, engineering, product, operations teams to achieve acoustic solutions balancing ambitious performance, space, cost, and user experience goals.
Collaborate with vendors and technology partners to scope new components and technologies.
Conduct acoustic simulations (lumped sum and finite element methods) and lab testing of acoustic modules and products to validate performance.
Support module and product factories to define and guide assembly, test, and failure analysis efforts.

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