Sound​/Acoustics Engineer

ARi, headquartered in East Peoria, IL, USA, is a rapidly expanding global engineering enterprise. The essence of our “i” symbolizes our distinctiveness from competitors – an embodiment of innovation, intelligence, ingenuity, and insight. Boasting a diverse team of over 1,500 engineering experts hailing from various nations and cultures across the globe, we are excellently poised to provide intricate and personalized resolutions to our esteemed clients.

• This is a very hands-on job and requires a lot of collaboration.
• A typical day will include getting updates on machine availability from Machine Engineers, driving instrumentation set up and assisting with troubleshooting as required, running tests with or without machine operators.
• During planning and documentation stages, the day will include meetings with Design teams, most of which are teleconferences.
• Post test analysis, reports, and recommendations are the critical end point of the work.
• The position works closely with a small team of Sound Engineers at the Proving Ground and the Technical Center.
• They also collaborate with Product Validation and Design Engineers to review designs, develop test plans, prepare instrumentation, execute tests, analyze results, and communicate results/recommendations back to Product Design teams.
• This position is an entry level position in the group so will have a portion of their job that is to support the experienced Sound Engineers by overseeing test set up and execution.
• The position will also be responsible to taking ownership of planning and delivering projects as capability is demonstrated.

• A BS degree in an Engineering curriculum that included NVH/Acoustics introduction (Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
• 3 – 5 years of experience required

• Good understanding of mechanical systems and system dynamics
• Knowledge with instrumentation like microphones, pressure transducers, accelerometers, etc. and how to apply them.
• Experience with troubleshooting and fixing mechanical systems
• Experience safely using hand tools to assemble/disassemble mechanical systems

At ARi, our commitment to our employees goes beyond the workplace, ensuring comprehensive benefits. From day one, full-time employees enjoy group health, dental, and life insurance coverage. Additionally, vision coverage is accessible starting the following month.

Recognizing the significance of rejuvenation, we provide paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and maternity/paternity leave to our full-time staff. In times of loss, we also offer bereavement support.

Furthermore, a 401(k) program is maintained for eligible employees.