Sound Test Engineer

Job Summary

A Sound Test Engineer is needed for a world leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives in the Mossville, IL area. This role is a hands‑on engineering position focused on the setup, execution, and analysis of noise, vibration, and harshness testing in both lab and outdoor environments, requiring a mix of technical data processing, physical machine work, and collaborative project management for candidates with five to seven years of experience.

Location: Mossville, Illinois
Job Type: Contract
Salary: $30.10 - 42.14 per hour
Work Hours: 8am to 4pm
Education: Bachelors

• Perform hands‑on mechanical and audio system assembly, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with sound engineers to receive updates on development plans and concept installations.
• Build and alter structures to install sound concepts within testing environments.
• Set up and manage instrumentation such as microphones and accelerometers.
• Run diagnostic tests independently or in coordination with machine operators.
• Participate in planning meetings and teleconferences with design teams to review documentation.
• Partner with electronics and product engineers to review designs and develop comprehensive test plans.
• Execute tests, analyze technical results, and communicate recommendations back to design groups.
• Support senior sound engineers by overseeing test setup and execution for various projects.
• Take ownership of project planning and delivery as technical capabilities are demonstrated.
• Work physically in testing bays and outdoor environments to collect data.
• Adapt work hours flexibly based on the demands of the testing schedule.
• Process and interpret high‑frequency data using engineering principles.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical systems and audio concepts like intelligibility metrics.
• Maintain high initiative and strong teamwork within a group of 20 engineers and agency staff.
• Climb machines and use hand tools, wrenches, or carpentry skills to facilitate testing.

• Provide a bachelor's degree in an engineering curriculum that includes dynamics labs in noise, vibration, and harshness.
• Offer 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, which may include internships or roles in acoustics and noise control.

Professional Engineer

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.