Acoustics Working Student - Headphones (m/f/d) - ADAM Audio GmbH

Acoustics Working Student - Headphones (m/f/d) – ADAM Audio GmbH

Location: Berlin

Term: 20 hours/week, temporary contract (1 year)

Start date: As soon as possible

Are you a dedicated and driven Acoustics student? Are you passionate about engineering and its application to acoustics and audio reproduction? If the answer to these questions is yes, then we’d love to hear from you!

At ADAM Audio, our profound passion for audio and acoustics drives our pursuit of excellence. Currently, we are looking for a forward-thinking working student to support our Acoustics Engineering role and to become an integral part of our esteemed pro-audio team. In this role, you will forge close partnerships with the Engineering, Operation and Product teams, collectively charting the course for our innovative endeavours.

What you’ll be doing:

As a valued member of our growing Engineering team, you will dive into the world of acoustics, collaborate closely with the Electronics, Mechanical Design, and Quality Assurance teams to support our new product initiatives. Your focus will be on conducting acoustic measurements, meticulously collecting and analyzing data to ensure our products meet the highest sound performance standards. Your keen eye for detail will be crucial in supporting senior team members to guarantee the quality of acoustic data released to our contract manufacturers and sub-contractors.

You'll also be involved in high-level acoustic design work, contributing to product enhancements where your insights into sound characteristics and propagation will be invaluable. Furthermore, you'll conduct benchmark analysis and helps us stay ahead in the market.

Your key responsibilities:

▪ Supporting the acoustical engineer by doing acoustical and electrical measurements of headphones and prototypes.

▪ Building headphone prototypes by soldering, 3D-printing, cutting and glueing mechanical/acoustical components.

▪ Planning and executing critical listening test sessions & user acceptance tests.

▪ Supporting the team with daily-tasks to facilitate the successful execution of our product development.

An ideal candidate is likely to be/to have:

▪ Empathetic, with good interpersonal skills.

▪ Knowledge of acoustics.

▪ A strong sense of teamwork.

▪ A ‘growth mindset’.

▪ Self-motivated.

▪ A critical thinker with problem-solving skills.

▪ Excellent communication skills in both English and German.

▪ An interest in music, recording and/or audio (would be beneficial).

You don’t have all the experience we’ve asked for?

Our priority is to find the right fit for the team and for the company, and we will always do what we can to support your individual development. In other words, if you don’t quite have all the experience listed above, we’d still be interested in hearing from you. Let us know what you would bring to the role, and why you’d be a great fit for the team.

We look forward to receiving your application!