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General Purpose:

  • Project manage and drive multiple headphones and audio-related product development from concept to launch. Manage and work with cross-functional teams both locally and remote to meet targets for cost, schedule, functionality, and quality. Coordinate development across engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.
  • An enthusiastic individual who loves playing PC and console video games, watching esports, and has the experience and skill to help create quality products that gamers will enjoy.

Position Summary, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

  • Manage the development of products from concept to mass production ramp-up.
  • Manage schedules, budget, and resources for an on-time and on-budget launch.
  • Work with ODM suppliers in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and other locations.
  • Evaluate risks and develop mitigation plans.
  • Experience in electroacoustic measurements using HATS, audio interfaces, etc.
  • Knowledge of acoustic transducers and signal processing fundamentals.
  • Experience using Audio/acoustic analyzers such as Audio Precision and Sound Check.
  • Experience using headphone acoustic measurement systems such as B&K, GRAS, etc.
  • Work with software, firmware, electrical, marketing and suppliers to develop wide range of validation test to ensure products launch into market bug free.
  • Understanding and knowledge of problem-solving techniques capable of producing comprehensive reports.
  • Ensure product meets the Marketing feature requirements and Industrial Design goals.
  • Collaborate with internal acoustic and firmware experts in the definition of audio architecture systems/subsystems, from early concepts thru prototypes to products.
  • Research new technologies, techniques, and processes to meet product goals.
  • Work from schematics, diagrams, written, and verbal instructions.
  • Work with local and remote engineering teams.
  • Requires international and domestic travel once COVID restrictions ease. Average 3-4 times a year to APAC countries. Must be able to qualify for required visas.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (preferred).
  • 4+ years of professional experience in consumer electronics or product manufacturing.
  • Audio experience highly preferred.
  • Experience working with ODMs in APAC regions preferred.
  • Ability to work with the cross-functional development team.
  • Understanding of gaming, interactive, online, console, PC market is a must.
  • Good understanding of analog, embedded and mixed signal electronics.
  • Experience with battery technologies a plus.
  • Able to use USB, I2S, and I2C analyzers and other debugging equipment such as O-scopes and DMMs a plus.
  • Ability to analyze and evaluate wireless technologies.
  • Understanding of audio/video/streaming technologies is strongly desired.
  • Ability to perform hands-on lab work.
  • Good verbal and written communication.
  • Good interpersonal and people management skills, up and down the hierarchy.
  • Familiar with MS Office suite of software.