Senior Audio Technician:
Audio Fit PD Study Tech V1 Job Summary: The Audio Fit PD Study Tech role supports the Product Design Engineering group working on AirPods. This role is responsible for supporting AirPods fit-related studies.
Job Description:
• Assemble hardware prototypes for the purposes of bench top testing and/or user studies • Test prototypes in mechanical test setups
• Proctor studies
• Follow established protocols for qualitative and quantitative data collection
• Conduct in-person user study sessions including intake forms, interviewing, observing, and administering complex testing protocols involving diverse hardware and software • Recruit and schedule study participants
• Organize supplies, set up and troubleshoot equipment, and maintain user study area • Categorize and summarize participant feedback and behavior
• Maintain research and data documentation
• Analyze data for bench top and user study test data, including report generation
• Work with Fit PD and cross-functional teams to develop new tests and user study protocols
• Learn and adopt new tools / instrumentation quickly and recommend process improvements
• Present results to the internal team on a regular basis
• Organize and maintain timeline of upcoming studies • In-office support M-F (5 days a week)
• Transfer / pick up hardware between buildings in Santa Clara Valley area
Key Qualifications:
• Technician diploma from a product design / human factors / engineering, or equivalent program or greater, or relevant hands-on experience
• Experience preparing and proctoring user studies with prototypes • Clear communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Experience producing scientific test reports
• Good understanding of the scientific method and how to apply to user studies
• Quick to learn and apply new tools, software, and lab techniques
• Hands-on experience in prototype work, assembly, and building of test jigs and fixtures
• Experience with lab measurement, imaging, and data collection workflows
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing and improving inventory systems
• Collaborative and positive team player with cross-functional partners
• Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Computer skills and proficiency with Keynote and Numbers (or PowerPoint and Excel)
Nice-To-Have Experience & Skills:
• Experience with human factors or biomechanics research studies
• Experience with technical writing, for communicating test plans & results
• Experience using Instron or other materials testing equipment
• Familiarity with telemetry (force sensors, accelerometers, lasers, temperature, pressure) • Experience with metrology equipment (CMM, OMM, microscopy, laser scanners)
• Experience with basic electronics equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter)
• Good mechanical intuition and/or hands-on experience with small electromechanical devices
• Programming (MATLAB, LabView, Python, etc
Type: Contract (W2)
Duration: 18 months
Work Location: Cupertino, CA (100% on site)
Pay range: $30.00-$40.00/hr (DOE)
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