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Garmin

Technical Lead Audio Engineer

Garmin, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview We are seeking a full-time

Technical Lead Audio Engineer

in our Miramar, FL location. In this role, you will be responsible for being a key technical contributor in loudspeaker development for significant new applications of known and new technology and serving as a mentor and providing guidance to less experienced engineers.

Essential Functions

Serves as a key contributor in the creation and review of loudspeaker products risky design aspects of products development

Explores new technologies, features and functions; understands and outlines associate challenges/risks

Utilizes advanced testing capabilities and knowledge of materials to customize existing or develop new test methods to substantiate unverified aspects of products design

Interprets industry and Garmin product qualification tests and their relevance and impact on product design, sharing knowledge with mechanical design team members

Completes estimates on complex and risky loudspeaker designs including tooling, part cost and design time

Negotiates processes, materials and design feasibility with factory and vendors

Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced audio engineers (Audio Engineer 1, 2, & Senior Audio Engineers)

May lead major explorations of product development project consisting of multiple modules or sub-projects

Demonstrates broad knowledge of Garmin's business model, operations, production, sales and marketing

Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate

Provides significant contribution to design reviews across multiple product types

Completes broadly defined complex tasks including taking conceptual ideas and putting them to practice

Regularly demonstrates creativity and ingenuity to develop reliable solutions to complex problems

Associates are expected to integrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of their normal job responsibilities

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

AND

a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience

OR

an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule) with the demonstrated ability to apply learned knowledge

Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Employment Benefits

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