Audio Acoustic & Hardware Applications Engineer

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Our business has very high growth in TI and is in a segment where the market is fast growing. We're searching for applications engineer who have the passion and excitement to grow, innovative, take an active role in product definition, execute the characterization until ramp, and provide post ramp application support to customers.

We are looking for an experienced Audio Hardware and Acoustic Engineer to contribute to the design, testing, and optimization of audio hardware systems and acoustic solutions. The ideal candidate will work on developing and integrating audio hardware components, perform acoustic measurements and tuning, and support product development from concept to mass production. This role involves collaboration within a cross-functional team, including electrical engineers, software developers, and product designers across global sites.

This role is responsible for application support for high speed amplifiers. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, evaluating, and characterizing audio hardware systems, including speakers, amplifiers, and digital audio interfaces.

• Conducting acoustic measurements and psychoacoustic evaluations in lab environments to validate performance and ensure compliance with specifications.

• Tuning audio algorithms and systems for optimal sound quality in various acoustic environments.

• Supporting hardware bring-up, debugging, and root-cause analysis of audio and acoustic issues in prototypes and production units.

• Working closely with software and algorithm teams to define requirements and optimize end-to-end audio performance.

• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, including test reports, tuning guidelines, and design recommendations.

• Have Audio Acoustic PK among competitors on the customer side.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Acoustics, Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or a related field.

• Solid knowledge of speaker protection and speaker modelling.

• Solid knowledge in audio-processing technology, such as equalizers, dynamic range compressors, and non-linear compensation.

• Solid experience in audio hardware design and/or acoustic engineering.

• Strong knowledge of analog and digital audio circuits, transducers, and acoustic testing methodologies.

• Proficiency with audio test equipment and acoustic measurement systems (e.g., SoundCheck, Klippel, APx).

• Familiarity with audio signal processing concepts and algorithms.

• Familiarity with audio codecs standards, such as MP3, AAC, WMA, RA, etc.

• Familiarity with different audio interfaces, including but not restricted to I2S, TDM, Sound Wire, etc.

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Willing to relocate to Shanghai is preferred. Willing to travel across different China sites to support customers frequently.

• 5+ years of relevant audio industry experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Solid knowledge in TI audio products, including low-power (TAS2563, TAS2781, etc.) and middle-power chips (TAS58xx).

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis and automation.

• Knowledge of embedded systems or DSP programming.

• Background in consumer electronics audio product development.

• Experience with acoustic simulation, tuning, and modeling tools.

• Good mark in Audio Acoustic PK.

• Experience in chip failure analysis.