Audio Tuning Engineer

In-vehicle audio systems are crucial to the customer's experience in Ford vehicles as the company transitions from a manufacturer of vehicles to a producer of vehicles for digital experiences and brand-enhancing services. This role will play a key part in that transition, developing and delivering class-leading in-vehicle customer experiences and services.

The Audio Tuning Engineer will support the development of tuning methodologies and execute the tuning process for future vehicle generations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of audio tuning strategies for various vehicle platforms.
• Tune vehicle audio systems to deliver a superior in-vehicle audio experience.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including hardware engineers, software developers, and vehicle design teams, to deliver seamlessly integrated audio solutions.
• Develop analysis methods and conduct acoustic measurements to verify and maintain sound quality and performance against design specifications and standards.
• Serve as a resource for model engineering teams and provide technical expertise for in-vehicle acoustics and audio systems, assisting in issue troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain documentation and best practices for audio system specifications, tuning parameters, tools, and validation results.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in audio technologies, automotive audio trends, and acoustic measurement and vehicle tuning techniques.
• Support the validation of high-performance automotive audio DSP systems to deliver best-in-class performance and audio system sound quality from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in critical listening and tuning vehicle audio systems.
• At least 3 years of experience in acoustic, amplifier, or transducer engineering, audio signal processing, psychoacoustics, or automotive audio system integration.
• At least 3 years of experience in acoustic simulation and modeling, data collection, and analysis with measurement and system calibration tools.
• Specific experience in at least 2 of the following: recording technology, acoustic theory, sound engineering techniques, critical listening, sound system design, audio testing methodologies.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time