Trainee Embedded Audio Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Design the future of audio!

As an Engineer II, Audio Electronics Design, you will contribute to the design, development, verification, and support of electronic circuits and printed circuit board assemblies for high-quality professional audio products.

In this role, you will work on analog, digital, power, mixed-signal, and embedded system hardware used in products such as wired microphones, wireless microphones, signal processors, conference systems, and related accessories. You will support the full product-development process, including circuit design, simulation, prototyping, hardware verification testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate can apply engineering judgment within defined procedures and practices, communicate clearly with project teams, and contribute hands-on technical work in a collaborative product-development environment.

This role is based in our Niles, IL headquarters and will be hybrid, on-site 4 days a week. 

• Design, simulate, prototype, test, and troubleshoot analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuitry for professional audio products.
• Develop and support printed circuit board assemblies, including schematic design, PCB layout, PCBA bring-up, circuit modification, and design verification.
• Perform circuit verification, system/subsystem testing, power verification, signal integrity checks, audio performance testing, and functional testing.
• Analyze and resolve circuit defects, performance issues, compatibility issues, and hardware problems discovered during development, production, or in the field.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design notes, test procedures, verification results, design specifications, issue summaries, and supporting product-development documentation.
• Support cross-functional product-development activities with hardware, embedded/software, mechanical, acoustics, automated test, system verification, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and compliance.
• Support manufacturing test, automated test development, board programming, test procedure development, and production-readiness activities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience.
• Experience with circuit design, simulation, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, defect analysis, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of analog circuitry, including op-amps, BJTs, FETs, LDOs, switching supplies, and related analog or power components.
• Working knowledge of digital circuitry, including digital logic, embedded microcontrollers, networking, ADCs, DACs, DSPs, FPGAs, and related digital components.
• Knowledge of audio-related circuits, audio systems, and audio measurement techniques.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and other electrical or audio measurement tools.
• Experience with schematic CAD tools, PCB layout processes, and SPICE or other circuit simulation tools.
• Hands-on soldering, circuit modification, prototype assembly, or circuit repair skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work activities, collaborate with peers and project staff, and incorporate feedback from other team members.
• Preferred: experience with programming or test scripting for hardware verification, automation, data collection, or analysis.
• Preferred: experience with embedded systems, Linux, Python, RTOS concepts, hardware/software co-design, manufacturing test support, or test engineering support.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

THE MIX MATTERS
Don’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Shure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $90,600 to $145,000, with a midpoint target. If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.

WE GOT YOU - Our Benefits
At Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages to full-time and part-time Associates working 24 or more hours a week that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance.

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