Acoustic Expert

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled Acoustic Expert to lead and support the localization of audio quality standards and product differentiation for the European market. This role will focus on aligning user expectations, enhancing product competitiveness, and ensuring superior sound performance in line with European benchmarks.

**Key Responsibilities**

1. _Define Audio Quality Requirements for the European Market_
- Establish regional audio performance specifications based on user demand research, competitive benchmarking, and market insights.
- Deliver actionable input for the creation of differentiated sound quality requirements tailored to the European market.

2. _Product Planning Support_
- Collaborate with HQ R&D teams to participate in product concept development, including audio architecture selection, speaker configuration, component sourcing, and placement strategies.

3. _Product Development Involvement_
- Involved in development, giving professional guidance about design solutions and acoustic architecture like noise emission control, minimizing unwanted vibrations, etc. for audio products, Laser products and other display products.
- Separately execute audio measurements like frequency response, clarity, distortion, dynamic range, etc., then provide optimized solutions.
- Check the sound performance as an end user by using different sound resources to guarantee the product has good sound performance in normal use.

4. _Market Evaluation & Benchmarking_
- Target industry-leading sound performance recognition.
- Build strong relationships with key audio evaluation agencies and reviewers—with a focus on soundbar-specific experts, distinct from TV/display reviewers.
- Define European audio evaluation standards and lead sound tuning for market review samples.

5. _Local Acoustic Technology Sourcing and Partnership_
- Identify and establish partnerships with local sound technology providers in Europe.
- Maintain long-term cooperative relationships for advanced audio solutions and innovation.

6. _Regulatory Intelligence and Compliance_
- Track and interpret European industry standards, regulations, and legal requirements relevant to audio and sound system products.
- Provide internal guidance to ensure full compliance during development and market entry.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Acoustics, Audio Engineering, Electronics, or related fields.
- Proven 2-3 years of experience in audio product development, preferably with exposure to European consumer markets.
- Strong knowledge of sound evaluation, user perception studies, and audio system optimization.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills, with fluency in English (German/Mandarin is a plus).

Pay: 90.000,00€ - 120.000,00€ per year

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- audio product development: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person