ACOUSTIC ENGINEER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Nov 1, 2024 – The Acoustic Engineer is skilled in finite element modeling with ANSYS and PZFlex and experienced in piezoelectric materials and acoustic transducer systems. This role requires proficiency in simulation tools like MatLab and MathCad, as well as digital signal processing and communication protocols. The engineer is capable of creating design documentation, technical reports, and project proposals with Microsoft Office proficiency.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Acoustic Engineer Resume
  • Acoustic Modeling
  • Signal Processing
  • Sound Measurement
  • CAD Software
  • Room Acoustics Analysis
  • Audio System Design
  • Noise Control Engineering
  • MATLAB
  • Acoustic Simulation
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Analytical Thinking

Summary of Acoustic Engineer Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Electrical Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Strong background in acoustics/audio engineering
  • Proven success in the areas of design, manufacturing, and testing of audio system
  • Proficiency in acoustic and structural resonance and vibration analysis in system
  • Expertise in speaker module design and manufacturing
  • Experience in using Audio Precision, SoundCheck, standard lab equipment
  • Ability to process and analyze acoustic data in the SW package (e.g. MATLAB, JMP, Python, etc)
  • Passion for designing custom hardware to deliver novel/outstanding audio user experiences
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (English and Mandarin)
  • Experience developing products with Bluetooth and/or other wireless technologies
  • The ability to prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.

2. BS in Acoustic Engineering with 5 years of Experience

  • Engineering development experience in electro-acoustic products, such as speaker drivers/micro speakers for consumer electronics products
  • Extensive knowledge of speaker driver design, and acoustic simulation and testing, including acoustics and magnetics.
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in acoustics products
  • CAD tool experiences and Creo or Solidworks
  • Must have excellent organizational skills
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and LABVIEW
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based computers
  • Excellent communication skills in oral presentations and technical writing
  • A willingness to take on other tasks, possibly outside one’s area of expertise, to contribute toward project completion
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and utilize existing knowledge and sound judgment to thrive in a dynamic environment

3. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of Experience

  • Previous internship experience.
  • Experience or coursework in electronic design and project management.
  • Knowledge of Acoustic technology in consumer electronics.
  • Knowledge of Electro-Acoustic components, design validation, qualification, and analysis.
  • Hands-on Audio system testing and validation process with equipment.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking capability.
  • Self-motivated and proactive.
  • Willing to take on technical challenges and responsibility.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills (Chinese and English).

4. BS in Audio Engineering with 7 years of Experience

  • Direct acoustic design experience, wearable audio product experience
  • Hands-on acoustic test experience
  • Solid understanding of headphone acoustic structures and enclosure/porting design
  • Experience with either active noise cancellation, spatial audio, or hearing assistance technologies is highly desirable
  • Solid understanding of acoustic tests, measurement systems, and techniques
  • Experience using acoustic test equipment from B&K, GRAS, Audio Precision, Listen Inc. (SoundCheck), and others
  • Experience specifying requirements for acoustic components including drivers, microphones, and acoustic meshes
  • Basic understanding of transducer design, lumped parameter models, micro drivers, and microphones
  • Proficient in acoustic modeling with PSpice, COMSOL, or other similar tools
  • Proficient in using Matlab for data analysis and visualization
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively with Mechanical/Electrical engineers, DSP engineers, and 3rd parties including end-customers and/or ODM/CM partners.

5. BS in Sound Engineering with 6 years of Experience

  • Acoustic engineering experience – speaker/subwoofer design experience
  • Proficient using MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook)
  • Proficient understanding and experience with acoustic test and simulation systems (MLSSA, LEAP, LMS, EASERA, Klippel, SoundCheck, TEF, DATS, BassBox Pro, Clio, Audio Precision, etc.)
  • Ability to learn MiTek’s internal systems and other programs as needed
  • Working experience using Audio Precision
  • Experience using FineCone or FineMotor speaker FEA, COMSOL, or ANSYS SW
  • Experience using SolidWorks 3D CAD
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with reading and writing detailed technical specifications
  • Ability to adapt to constantly evolving constraints and requirements, while maintaining the highest performance standards

6. BS in Music Technology with 9 years of Experience

  • Strong education, theoretical background, and experience with applied hands-on implementation expertise in electronic design, simulation, modeling, analysis, and testing.
  • Finite element modeling/analysis experience with ANSYS and/or PZFlex
  • Experience with simulation and computational programs (e.g. MatLab, MathCad).
  • Must be familiar with piezoelectric materials and associated applications
  • Experience with transducer potting materials such as epoxies and urethanes
  • Hands-on experience with the development, building, and testing of acoustic transducer assemblies and systems.
  • Experience with analog and digital interfacing, amplifiers, microcontrollers, digital signal processing
  • Knowledge of, time and frequency domain filtering, sampling theorem, and liasing and communication protocols.
  • Ability to draw solutions from both formal training and experience and use original thinking and ingenuity.
  • Experience in generating design documentation, and technical reports.
  • Ability to write proposals, cost and schedule estimates (including budgets), and participate in presentations.
  • Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).