Saginaw, MI · On-site
$52K - $62K/yr
I know you're not a guitar maker but if you have either CNC programming experience in Rhino or welding experience and want to make things with soul I can teach you the guitar making part. That being ...
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Saginaw, MI · On-site
$52K - $62K/yr
I know you're not a guitar maker but if you have either CNC programming experience in Rhino or welding experience and want to make things with soul I can teach you the guitar making part. That being ...
... guitar, organ, piano, and voice. In Contemporary Music, students may major in popular music, singer-songwriter, jazz, and music production and engineering. Essential Duties: * Manage planning and ...
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... guitar, organ, piano, and voice. In Contemporary Music, students may major in popular music, singer-songwriter, jazz, and music production and engineering. Essential Duties: * Manage planning and ...
... guitar, organ, piano, and voice. In Contemporary Music, students may major in popular music, singer-songwriter, jazz, and music production and engineering. Essential Duties: * Manage planning and ...
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... guitar, organ, piano, and voice. In Contemporary Music, students may major in popular music, singer-songwriter, jazz, and music production and engineering. Essential Duties: * Manage planning and ...
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Portage, MI · On-site
$30K/yr
Collaborate with church staff on special projects and programming. * Pursue continuing education ... Proficiency in piano or guitar, in addition to voice. * Collaborative, organized, and adaptable.
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Portage, MI · On-site
$30K/yr
Collaborate with church staff on special projects and programming. * Pursue continuing education ... Proficiency in piano or guitar, in addition to voice. * Collaborative, organized, and adaptable.
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As a Guitar Engineer, your day often involves designing, prototyping, and testing guitars or guitar components to ensure optimal sound quality and playability. You may collaborate with musicians, product managers, and manufacturing teams to refine designs or address technical issues. Tasks can include troubleshooting electrical systems, developing new hardware features, and using CAD software to create precise models. The role blends hands-on work with collaborative problem-solving, making every day varied and dynamic. This environment offers a unique opportunity to continuously learn and innovate within the music and engineering industries.
To thrive as a Guitar Engineer, you need expertise in guitar design, electronics, woodworking, and acoustics, often supported by a degree or technical training in audio engineering or lutherie. Familiarity with CAD software, signal analysis tools, soldering equipment, and certification in electronics repair or similar areas is often important. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with musicians and manufacturers are key soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital for producing high-quality guitars, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring instruments meet both artistic and functional requirements.
A Guitar Engineer is responsible for designing, building, repairing, and optimizing guitars to achieve the best sound quality and playability. They may work with luthiers, musicians, and manufacturers to develop custom instruments or improve existing models. Their expertise includes selecting materials, understanding acoustics, and working with electronic components like pickups and amplifiers.
$52K - $62K/yr
Full-time
Retirement
Re-posted 22 days ago
Applications without messaging a cover letter explaining your experience will not be accepted.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Guitar Maker to join our team at Mule Resophonic Guitars. (Muleresophonic.com). I know you're not a guitar maker but if you have either CNC programming experience in Rhino or welding experience and want to make things with soul I can teach you the guitar making part. That being said:
This is a production environment, not an arts and crafts class. These are the finest resonator guitars in the world and quality must be high and deadlines must be met. People wait a year for their guitar to be completed. Passion for guitars and music or an interest in learning guitar making unfortunately is not enough to be successful here. I'm looking with some with experience in programming CNC machines willing to learn Rhino to be a valuable position in a small shop. You would also be involved in multiple aspects of the construction process.
This job is not for everybody. In fact it's for almost nobody. It's more tedious than you think. Time expectations are measured in minutes. You have to be able to manage and schedule jobs in a changing environment. You have to have a tolerance for ambiguity in problem solving combined with precise expectations. Although music and guitars are wonderful things appreciation of them is not enough of a contribution to be successful here.
Duties
Join us in crafting beautiful instruments that inspire musicians around the world!
