Application Engineer Acoustics (m/f/d)
You translate customer requirements into robust acoustic test solutions – from feasibility study to series commissioning.
Your role.
The interface between customer, lab and line.
As application engineer you are the trusted technical contact for our customers. You analyze parts in our acoustic lab in Pfinztal, design test concepts with SonicTC and accompany the solution into three-shift production worldwide.
You work closely with sales, hardware engineering and our customers in automotive, e-mobility, foundry and machinery – on-site in Pfinztal and globally.
What you'll do.
- Run feasibility studies on customer parts in our acoustic lab
- Design and parameterize SonicTC test systems (resonance, NVH, DSP)
- On-site commissioning and acceptance at customer sites in Europe and worldwide
- Train operators, maintenance and quality staff
- Provide second-level technical support for installed systems
- Contribute to the evolution of our methods and workflows
What you bring.
- Degree in acoustics, mechatronics, mechanical or electrical engineering, physics or similar
- Solid understanding of signal processing, FFT, resonance analysis and statistics
- Hands-on experience with measurement and test technology (studies, internships, working student)
- Enjoy direct customer contact and travel (typically 20–30 %)
- Fluent German, very good English
- Self-driven, structured and communicative way of working
What you can expect from us.
Real industry projects
For Tier-1 suppliers, foundries and OEMs – from idea to 100% inspection.
Modern environment
Own acoustic lab, reference instrumentation (Brüel & Kjær, Polytec), in-house workshop.
Mittelstand DNA
Flat hierarchies, short paths, personal management – the Krahtov brothers.
Hybrid work
Flexible hours and home office where it makes sense.
Development
Conferences, training, research projects – we invest in your growth.
Compensation
Fair fixed salary, company pension, travel allowance, bonus model.
Next steps.
Send us your application (CV is enough to start) by e-mail to karriere@rte.de. We reply within 5 business days.
Typical flow: intro call (30 min) → technical interview in Pfinztal with management and team → offer.
Apply now All open positionsWith SonicTC we made the jump from sampling to 100% inline testing – without replacing our existing hardware.
Questions about this role?
Call us at +49 (0) 721 94650-0 – we'll connect you directly to the team.