Group Leader - Audio System Testing
Group Leader - Audio System Testing
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The FraunhoferGesellschaft is one of the worlds leading organizations for applicationoriented research. 76 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society more precisely: 32000 people from technology science administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.
Welcome to the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS located in Erlangen! As the largest institute of the FraunhoferGesellschaft we conduct research and development in close cooperation with our clients on a wide range of topics. We have been pioneers in microelectronics and information technology for over 30 years. We are the thinkers and doers behind the mp3 and AAC standards and the pioneers of innovative AI technologies.
Are you interested in good sound and the latest trends in entertainment electronics and would like to shape them with your motivated team
Then youve come to the right place:
Our Embedded Audio Systems group develops among other things devicelevel test procedures for the MPEGH 3D Audio Codec which enables enveloping 3D sound and interactivity. To ensure the functional scope and interoperability in commercial devices the MPEGH Trademark Program was launched and extensive test suites were developed for various device classes consisting of test signals test procedures and test devices. In particular the interaction of the various devices via HDMI/ARC/eARC and the correct synchronization between audio and video are also tested. For this purpose special test methods were developed to verify the HDMI ARC/eARCbased transmission between STBs TV sets and soundbars or AVRs and to measure the timing for audio and video. To ensure functionality throughout the entire transmission chain our group maintains a laboratory with commercial transmitters and receivers which are also used for demonstrations and test operations.
- You will support the market launch of our audio technologies in new consumer electronics devices such as televisions soundbars and smart speakers.
- To ensure the functionality of our audio technologies in new transmission standards and streaming services you will cooperate with our business development department our audio experts and international industry partners.
- You willoperate a laboratory with equipment infrastructure for test operations and demonstrations.
- As an empathetic and determined team leader you will manage your employees both professionally and disciplinarily and ensure that they receive further training to develop their knowledge and methodology.
- You will also design and implement new test procedures and methods in software and hardware.
- Completed scientific university degree (Masters or Diploma) in electrical engineering computer science/IT or a comparable discipline.
- Indepth expertise in media technology audio signal processing and quality assurance.
- Experience with transmission and connection technologies in consumer electronics (e.g. MPEG2 TS DASH SDI HDMI ARC) in theory and practice.
- Very good German and English for customer contacts in the USA Korea Japan and Europe among others.
- Enjoying the analysis and understanding of media applications and systems in their entirety.
- The ability to structure topics clearly present them comprehensibly and implement them convincingly.
As one of the leading internationally renowned research institutions we offer you the opportunity to strategically develop an exciting field of research and work in a committed management team where you can contribute your ideas and enjoy creative freedom. Your start will be supported by a highquality onboarding process tailored to your individual needs.
You can also look forward to:
- Reputation and visibility:Take the opportunity to expand your expertise in science and business and become visible.
- Dedicated team:Benefit from working with competent colleagues in a pleasant and supportive working atmosphere.
- Appreciative culture: Enjoy our open and helpful corporate culture in whichtrust and mutual supportare very important.
- Your goals and interests are important to us: We regularly support you withprofessional and personal seminars coaching and language courses.
- We take your needs seriously: We support the best possibleworklife balancethrough flexible working hours and hybrid working.
- You will findfree parking spaces and charging stations for electric carson the company premisesas wellascovered bicycle parkingand showers.
- We subsidize yourDeutschlandticket:Bus stops are located directly in front of the house.
- We offeroccupational health managementincludingyoga classes running groups and relaxation seminars.
The position is initially limited with the aim for subsequent extension. The weekly working time is 39 hours. We value and promote the diversity of our employees skills and therefore welcome all applications regardless of age gender nationality ethnic and social origin religion ideology disability sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment remuneration and social security benefits based on the publicsector collective wage agreement (TVD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performancebased variable remuneration components.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Do you have questions about the position or the application process Our recruiter Claudia KestlerBhm is there for you:
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS
www.iis.fraunhofer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
