Join the Audio Team of Sennheiser Mobility as a Senior Audio Engineer!
We are seeking a talented Senior Audio Engineer to join our team at the Sennheiser Mobility R&D center in Zürich. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing immersive and tailored audio experiences that enhance the overall environment within premium vehicle cabins, managing all personnel and activities in this domain. You will work with Sennheiser Mobility's proprietary software and benefit from the support of our skilled team members. Additionally, you will guide and manage the audio team, defining and standardizing processes to establish a better operational structure. You will frequently interact with clients, providing technical insights to support discussions and meet their needs. This position offers the potential for growth, collaboration, and further career advancement in the world of automotive audio.
Who We Are
We live and breathe audio. Our passion is to create audio solutions that make a difference. Building the future of audio and delivering remarkable sound experiences to our customers is what the Sennheiser brand has represented for over 75 years. Sennheiser Mobility is the automotive-focused innovation venture of Sennheiser. Our R&D center in Zürich is home to a multinational group of audio engineers, algorithm and software developers, and project managers who are dedicated to developing exceptional and unique audio experiences for in-car entertainment and communication.
Requirements
- Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in audio engineering, sound design, music production, or a related field with a focus on immersive audio technologies such as spatial audio, 3D sound, and binaural techniques. A Tonmeister degree or a background in recording arts and acoustics is particularly valuable.
- Experience: Previous experience in audio engineering, sound design, or similar roles, ideally within the automotive industry, is preferred.
- Technical expertise: Proficiency in audio recording, editing, and mixing techniques, as well as familiarity with various audio measurement tools and industry-standard software such as Pro Tools, REAPER, or Logic Pro.
- Acoustic knowledge: A solid understanding of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and sound perception in immersive audio contexts, with the ability to apply this knowledge to optimize in-vehicle audio experiences.
- Creativity: An innovative approach to sound design, with a keen sense of aesthetics, trends, and the ability to craft unique soundscapes and auditory elements.
- Attention to detail: Rigorous attention to detail and meticulousness in tuning and balancing audio systems to ensure optimal sound quality.
- Teamwork and collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and various stakeholders.
- Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve issues related to audio system performance and sound quality.
- Time management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage schedules, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous learning: A commitment to staying up to date with the latest advancements in automotive audio and related technology, as well as a willingness to continuously improve and develop new skills.
- Project management skills: Proficiency in handling project timelines, budgeting, resource management, and coordinating with team members and clients. Familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
- Willingness to travel: Be prepared to travel extensively, up to 50% of the time, especially to Asia, to conduct on-site testing, work with clients, or participate in industry events and demonstrations.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize the in-vehicle sound experience by balancing and tuning audio systems for the best possible sound quality across various music genres and audio sources.
- Conduct objective evaluations of audio systems using precise measurement techniques, as well as subjective evaluations.
- Collaborate closely with software engineers to define and standardize tuning processes, improving operational efficiency and ensuring seamless integration of audio systems into vehicles.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the team and customers regarding sound-related aspects of automotive systems, providing tailored solutions that meet or exceed performance, safety, and customer satisfaction standards.
- Maintain accurate records, technical documents, and reports on audio system development.
- Manage all personnel resources related to sound design and tuning.
- Represent the audio team in project planning.
- Collaborate closely with business developers to provide demonstrations of our technologies to customers, articulating our approach to creating premium audio experiences.
- Stay updated with advances in automotive audio and psychoacoustic research to enhance in-vehicle sound experiences and adhere to industry benchmarks and best practices.
Apply Online
If you're looking for a role where you can unleash your creativity and make an impact, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
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