Lab Technician

Lab Technician - Audio/Hardware page is loaded Lab Technician - Audio/Hardware Apply locations Glasgow - Sonos Scotland time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R2148

At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.

Summary 

Sonos is looking for an audio lab technician to work side-by-side with world class engineers and designers in developing some of the highest quality, best sounding, and most advanced audio products on the market.

In this role, you will perform a variety of duties in support of the engineering effort within a recently formed business unit with a bias towards acoustic support. You will help prepare samples and prototypes, have the opportunity to develop and support a variety of tests and evaluations and take responsibility for the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies, all the while continuing to advance your knowledge and skills.

The role is for a fixed term of 6 months with the possibility for extension. This position is ideally suited to a recent graduate looking to develop experience within the field of acoustics.

What You’ll Do 

● Develop tests and conduct measurements of hardware prototypes.

● Assist the audio team and other internal customers by designing and producing prototypes spanning Mechanical and Electrical domains.

● Generate and manage 3D models for rapid prototyping.

● Day to day running and upkeep of the audio lab facilities, tools and supplies.

● Continue to improve skills and knowledge by conducting on the job training with senior team members, with the opportunity to participate in training courses as may be necessary.

Basic Requirements 

● Passionate, curious, problem solver.

● Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Acoustics or a relevant subject.

● Experience with hardware and software prototyping - from design to making.

● Basic familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.

● Ability to read a typical engineering test plan, execute it and independently evaluate pass/fail criteria.

Preferred Requirements 

● Knowledge of Python.

● Some familiarity and knowledge of 3D CAD packages.

● Knowledge of building tools for system simulation and data analysis using Matlab

● Familiarity with simulation software such as COMSOL.

● Experience with common prototyping hardware, eg Raspberry Pi, Arduino, etc.

● Experience of performing and interpreting audio measurements in electronic and acoustic domains.

● A desire to develop within the field of acoustics with the aim of becoming part of the audio engineering team.

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