Acoustic Engineer

Group Presentation

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

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Company Presentation

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.

Your Responsibilities

Salary: $85,000-$95,000 annually (Based on Experience)

Support the acoustical design & development of new products and product improvements.

• Responsible for the conception and realization of new and enhanced NVH solutions for steering components and their sub-components
• Develop acoustic evaluations for manufacturing lines to ensure product quality.
• Assist manufacturing engineering in integrating end-of-line tests and resolving any measurement issues that might arise.
• Plan, define, and execute acoustic/vibration correlations between lab, vehicles, and end-of-line measurements.
• Define and design test methods to support product development activities.
• Document test methods for steering component NVH measurements.
• Write work instructions for lab testing of steering components.
• Support the test lab in the conception/design of new NVH-related equipment, tools & fixtures.
• Responsible for NVH testing on prototype and production products
• Is co-responsible for the compliance to the Customer Engineering Specification (DVP&R planning, realization & analysis)
• Generate test reports and appropriate documentation.
• Specify, support, and conduct in-vehicle testing for noise and vibration.
• Analyze noise and vibration measurements on prototype vehicles and components, communicating these results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage multiple assignments by setting priorities, adapting to changing conditions, and demonstrating strong organizational skills and a proactive, deadline-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization while applying advanced knowledge of vibration and acoustic testing and analysis, particularly in sound quality determination and noise source identification.

Your Profile

BS Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on vibration and acoustics.

Preferred qualifications include post-graduate education specializing in vibration or acoustics (such as an MS or PhD in Engineering), along with at least one year of post-graduate engineering work experience, ideally focused on vibration or acoustics.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contact Details

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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Your Benefits With Us

• 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

We Value Diversity

thyssenkrupp Presta North America, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Job Reference: US_RS_08623