Acoustic Engineer

Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Support the design & development of new products and product improvements by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Testing and analysis of steering columns and associated components to meet sound quality requirements and improvement objectives.

• Application of specific calculations and simulation tools (ArtemiS Suite, Head Recorder, MatLab, Anovis, Minitab).
• Organization, set-up, execution, and post-processing of NVH measurements to ensure reliable and robust measurement acquisition.
• Continuous NVH product improvement as well as troubleshooting noise and vibration concerns during the development and serial production.
• Technical contact person for product development, production quality, manufacturing engineering, and production maintenance for product noise and acoustic topics.
• Support production acoustic test bench procedures and product noise assessment.
• Clearly communicate and present acoustic and vibration test and analysis results with summaries and recommendations to appropriate internal and external customers.

• Utilize, modify, and develop in-house software and testing tools to support acoustic group processes and programs.
  • Add functionality to existing software tools to improve troubleshooting and evaluation procedures.
  • Streamline standard testing measurement and analysis through creation and adoption of software automation tools.
• Perform special and specification acoustic and vibration testing on prototype and production products.
  • Is co-responsible for the compliance to the Customer Engineering Specification (DVP&R planning, realization & analysis).
  • Ensure appropriate test fixtures, cables, and equipment are available, calibrated, and in good working order.
  • Generate testing work instructions for new and updated standard acoustic tests.
  • Perform tests and measurements as required in all product development phases.
  • Generate test reports and appropriate documentation.

Education and/or Experience:

• BS Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, with focus on vibration and acoustics.
• Knowledge in the field of acoustical measurements, signal processing, and modal analysis.
• Experience with HEAD Acoustics Software is desired.
• Extremely high technical comprehension and enthusiasm for advance technical solutions.
• Experience in numerical calculation and software application required, specific skill in VirtualLab and ANSYS desired.
• Competence in theoretical and analytical vibration and acoustics and familiarity with dynamics and acoustic simulation tools such as ANSYS FEA.
• Experience in manufacturing and assembly processes, including the use of statistical quality planning and analysis is desired.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, including interpretation of part and assembly drawings.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
• Company paid
• Basic vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Generous 401k matching program
• Ample opportunities for advancement within the company

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