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Company Background: Turtle Beach Corporation is one of the world’s leading gaming audio and accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamers, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s NEAT Microphones brand is all about creating the next generation of microphones, with products that embrace cutting-edge audio technology and innovative design. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Turtle Beach believes diversity in the workplace creates an environment where different perspectives lead to improved creativity, productivity, team member engagement, and overall employee happiness. We’re simply looking for the best persons for the job, and if that’s you…let’s talk!

Summary: The New Product Category (NPC) Team is a strategic team that has been created to research new market expansion opportunities in the field of gaming/simulation. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Technical definition and management in a consumer products organization (gaming would be an advantage). They must have the capability to work seamlessly across the many functions that are required to deliver a product across the full spectrum of the NPi cycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong innovative mindset, and an ability to seek out new opportunities and deliver them to market successfully with the support of the wider organization.

Multi-Disciplined Technical Manager for a leading Video Gaming Peripheral manufacturer, producing high-quality PC / Console Gaming Peripherals. Predominantly the candidate’s core skills would be Software and Electronics, with an appreciation of Mechanical integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide Technical Leadership, ownership, and support throughout the development of new products, to global development teams and Manufacturing partners.
  • Definition and Engineering control of Technical Product Specifications including (and not exclusive to) Embedded Systems and PC / Console Application Software.
  • Research, Develop, and provision New Technology Solutions for new project forward plans, including collaboration with global technical partners / Software Design Agencies.
  • Facilitate and Control Development of Programming Software / App’s and Utilities, typically using bespoke SDKs / APIs and with partners to enable key product features.
  • Hands-on Engineering Design as required, hosting design reviews globally, and be accountable for technical performance, quality, timescale, and product cost targets.
  • Maintenance and Control of Software and Embedded Firmware iterations to support product updates throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Originate Test Specifications, for New Product Implementation for Product Hardware and Software test and validation, ensuring products comply with industry standards.
  • Develop supporting Test Software (if required) for Manufacturing Quality Systems

Education/Experience/Skills:

  • A good Software / Electronics Engineering or Computer Science based degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Solid understanding and practical experience of engineering product lifecycles and development methods.
  • Proven industry Experience with Electrical Engineering, Design principles, ideally with some knowledge of the following: –
  • Embedded Systems and Communication Protocols
  • USB protocol for PC / Console Peripheral Hardware devices
  • Wireless Consumer Products using Bluetooth or other Proprietary RF Technology
  • Appreciation of Software design and UX/UI on PC, Consoles, and Mobile platforms
  • Good knowledge and use of Low- and High-Level programming languages, and their applications.
  • Know Quality Control and Assurance Principles for Consumer Electronic products.
  • General appreciation of Electro-Mechanical Design processes.
  • Methodical problem solver with knowledge of Industry Standard Processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across different categories, products, and technology (fast learner)

Other:

  • You will be part of a global, multidisciplinary creative team, and work closely with them to coordinate efforts and get the best results.
  • You will be able to think creatively and will be motivated by challenges and problem-solving.
  • You will work with cutting-edge technology and interface with leading Console Manufacturers and AAA games developers.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as required, typically Asia, USA, and Eu countries.
  • Passion for technology and New Product Development.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively within a dynamic team environment globally.
  • Ability to work under pressure and within defined deadlines.