Electrical/Hardware (Audio) Engineer

Job Description

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients. Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives. May provide mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

Responsibilities:

• Leads multiple project teams of other hardware/software engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of audio architecture design and development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, tooling and testing.

• Leading and organization audio strategy through product execution point of view including competitor analysis through electrical/mechanical/software implementation.

• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on audio design and development.

• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality.

• Provides domain-specific expertise and overall audio architecture solution and platform leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.

• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the audio design organization.

• Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

• Occasional travel may be required to support development activities (domestic and international)

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree/Master's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or physics preferred  

• 6~10 years, Experience in hardware/firmware/software product managing /development/testing methodologies with specific direct PC design and Audio experience. Audio engineering in Notebooks, mobile devices, and/or consumer electronics preferred.  

• Experience working with US Based & Overseas IC & Component suppliers; driving their teams through concept, development, & implementation phases on a devices life cycle  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Using electrical design tools and familiar with software packages and software implementation process into PC systems

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. and familiar with PC factory process

• Experience in overall architecture of audio products and solutions.

• Familiar with designing and integrating electronic components, mechanical components and algorithms into overall architecture.

• Evaluating and proposing forms of empirical analysis, modeling and testing methodologies to validate audio hardware/software designs feature.

• Excellent written and presenting skills and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.

• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels with great sense in schedule perspective

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