Job Details

Role Number: 200649371-0836

Summary

The Audio PD Lab Technician role supports the Product Design Engineering group working on AirPods. This role is responsible for managing the PD lab and supporting AirPods-related studies. This is a highly dynamic role, and will evolve with the team’s needs.

Description

Managing one or more lab spaces, including procurement of lab supplies and tools
Supporting inspection and maintenance requirements for lab spaces
Building of electronic devices and mechanical fixtures necessary for testing products
Testing prototype samples or devices in mechanical test setups or user studies
Analyzing test data to identify product defects / user study findings, and preparing reports
Partnering with engineers, program managers, and cross-functional teams to enable studies
Learning new tools quickly and recommending process improvements
Keeping up to date on Audio industry trends and products
Presenting results to the team on a regular basis
Occasional travel to other lab locations (1-2 times a year)
In-office support M-F (5 days a week)

Minimum Qualifications

• Technician diploma from a mechatronics / mechanical / electronics program or greater, or equivalent hands-on experience

• Experience producing written scientific test reports

• Good understanding of the scientific method and how to apply to product development

• Quick to learn and apply new tools, software, and lab techniques

• Hands-on experience in prototype work and building of test jigs and fixtures

• Hands-on experience with machine shop equipment (mill, lathe, laser cutter, 3D printers), electronic product assembly, and basic soldering skills

• Experience with lab measurement, imaging, and data collection workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metrology equipment (CMM, OMM, microscopy, laser scanners)

• Familiarity with data acquisition systems - (HBM, Nat'l Instruments)

• Computer skills and proficiency with Keynote and Numbers (or PowerPoint and Excel)

• Experience with technical writing, for communicating test plans & results

• Experience using Instron or other materials testing equipment

• CAD modeling and drafting skills (SolidWorks, Pro/e, NX, etc).

• Familiarity with telemetry (force sensors, accelerometers, lasers, temperature, pressure)

• Experience installing and using strain gauges

• Ability to read schematics

• Experience with basic electronics equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter)

• Good mechanical intuition and/or hands-on experience with small electromechanical devices

• Acoustic measurements, shock and vibration testing, and/or environmental testing

• Programming (MATLAB, LabView, Python, etc)

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