Lead Quality Engineer - UC Audio​/DSP Testing

At Crestron Electronics, Inc we build the technology that integrates technology.

We are proud to be the largest and most recognized brand in automation and control solutions, and the premier technology partner for fortune 500 businesses globally. Our products’ are integrated into new high-tech commercial buildings’ to include some of the most exciting real estate throughout the world. Our clients include Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Linked In and many others. We are the leaders in the most exciting industry in the world!

Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings allow our clients to control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as Audio Visual, Lighting, Shading, Security, Building Management Systems and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security.

Crestron Electronics is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer with a primary focus on Audio and DSP testing within the Unified Communications Quality Engineering organization. This is a high-impact, "player-coach" role for a hands-on technical leader who will own test strategy, drive engineering rigor, and develop a talented team dedicated to delivering the premium quality our customers expect.

Our audio testing encompasses validation of sophisticated DSP, multi-zone audio, and conference room microphones and speakers across Crestron's growing portfolio of UC devices. A strong audio background is essential, as this leader will set the technical bar for audio quality across the organization.

As Crestron continues to raise the standard for premium conferencing experiences, this role is essential to ensuring that both audio and camera capabilities are validated to the exacting quality our customers expect.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, a keen understanding of both manual and automated testing methodologies, and a commitment to fostering a culture of quality and continuous learning within the team.

• Define and execute the strategic vision for the Audio Quality Engineering team and ensure high-quality products and components
• Assess and optimize both objective and subjective product performance, addressing challenges such as third-party integrations, networking complexities, and acoustic variations
• Act as the subject matter expert for audio quality, driving decisions to meet diverse user needs and expectations
• Build positive, productive working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Analyze patterns and trends from data collected across multiple sources to improve audio product performance
• Develop and implement efficient test processes, procedures, and automation strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective product releases
• Collaborate with the security team to meet Crestron and regulatory requirements for audio and video products
• Work closely with Technical Product Support teams to identify typical, atypical, and challenging use cases for continuous quality improvement
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Production, Marketing, and Quality teams to enhance overall productivity

• Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or relevant experience
• Relevant experience in audio product testing, with a focus on professional audio equipment and voice solutions
• Experience delivering high-quality audio products, including digital signal processors, amplifiers, microphones, and audio-over-IP solutions
• Strong skills in evaluating product performance in complex environments involving third‑party devices, networking, and acoustics
• Deep knowledge of audio quality technologies, including Perceptual Audio Quality, Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Noise Suppression, Reverb Removal,…