Join the Audio Team of Sennheiser Mobility as 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. You will manage all personnel and activities in this domain, guiding the audio team while defining and standardizing processes to establish better operational structures.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work with Sennheiser Mobility's proprietary software and to collaborate with our skilled team members. You will frequently interact with clients, providing technical insights to support discussions and meet their needs. This role holds potential for growth, collaboration, and career advancement in the dynamic world of automotive audio.
Who We Are:
We live and breathe audio. Driven by the passion to create solutions that make a difference, we have built the future of audio, bringing remarkable sound experiences to our customers 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 developers, and project managers dedicated to crafting exceptional 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 focusing on immersive audio technologies, such as spatial audio, 3D sound, and binaural techniques. A Tonmeister degree or a program emphasizing recording arts and acoustics is particularly valuable.
- Experience: Previous experience in audio engineering, sound design, or similar roles, ideally within the automotive industry, is advantageous.
- Technical Expertise: Proficiency in audio recording, editing, and mixing techniques, along with familiarity with various audio measurement tools and industry-standard software, such as Pro Tools, REAPER, or Logic Pro.
- Acoustic Knowledge: A strong grasp of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and sound perception in immersive audio contexts, with the ability to apply this knowledge to optimize in-vehicle audio experiences.
- Creativity: A creative and innovative approach to sound design, with a keen sense of aesthetics and trends, capable of crafting unique soundscapes and auditory elements.
- Attention to Detail: Rigorous attention to detail and meticulousness in tuning and balancing audio systems to ensure all aspects of the sound environment are optimized.
- 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 working environment.
- Continuous Learning: A commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements in automotive audio technology, with a willingness to 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 advantageous.
- Willingness to Travel: Prepared to travel extensively (up to 50% of the time), especially to Asia, for on-site testing, client collaboration, and participation in industry events and demonstrations.
Responsibilities:
- Design and optimize the in-vehicle sound experience by balancing and tuning audio systems for optimal 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 consistency while ensuring seamless integration of audio systems into both new and existing vehicles.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the team and customers regarding all sound-related aspects of automotive systems, providing tailored solutions that meet or exceed performance and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, technical documents, and reports related to audio system development.
- Manage all personnel resources related to sound design and tuning.
- Represent the audio team in project planning and collaborate with business developers to demonstrate 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 in line with industry benchmarks and best practices.
We're looking for someone who is creative and open-minded. You should be able to flourish within constraints, while your vision and creativity thrive beyond them. If you are excited about this opportunity and would like to work with us, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.