NVH Acoustics Lab Technician HQ

Are you looking to join a passionate team working in the ever-changing world of automotive?

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking for a driven NVH Acoustics Lab Technician to join the team of the North American HQ in Troy, MI.

The NVH Acoustics Lab Technician is responsible for supporting noise and vibration testing of acoustics sound package materials. Along with selecting and installing instrumentation and data-acquisition equipment, calibrating microphones and related sensors, preparing test setups, conducting tests and acquiring data.

Responsibilities of the NVH Acoustics Lab Technician:  

• Conduct NVH testing on automotive soft trim components for sound absorption, sound transmission loss and others in accordance with standard work procedures
• Prepare, weight and size NVH samples for installation into test equipment, perform comprehensive material testing including sound absorption, transmission loss, AFR, loss factor, impedance tube testing, etc.
• Work with NVJ Lab Leader to review, understand, and execute structured laboratory test plans, ensuring accurate data acquisition and secure data storage.
• Log critical physical metrics, performing precise digital tracking of material thickness, sample weights, and surrounding laboratory environmental conditions
• Gather all required data including raw test data into standard working templates and transfer data to laboratory database storage systems
• Analyse and interpret NVH data to identify and diagnose noise and vibration issues
• Select, install, and calibrate instrumentation and data-acquisition hardware, including microphones, accelerometers, and associated acoustic sensors
• Maintain and condition laboratory equipment and NVH test samples to meet environmental specifications and testing standards
• Maintain and calibrate NVH testing equipment to ensure the continuous accuracy, repeatability, and reliability of all laboratory results
• Manage test sample storage, ensuring proper labeling, photographic documentation, inventory tracking, and systematic, timely disposal
• Work with lab leader to streamline workflows, test scheduling, and ensure all client deliverables are completed on time
• Cross functional collaboration with R&D engineers, other lab technicians and external test customers
• Provide hands-on operational support for Chassis Dynamometer vehicle evaluations, assisting with vehicle securing and operation of Dyno, training will be provided.

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals.

Please refer to the required list of skills and experience below. Education can be substituted with equivalent experience. Licenses & Certifications are preferred but not required.

Preferred requirements of the NVH Acoustics Lab Technician: 

• Experience working in NVH laboratory preferred
• Experience working in Test environment for a minimum of 2+years is preferred
• Experience with data acqusition systems like Bruel & Kjaer, PAK, etc., is preferred
• Experience working with test equipment, instrumentation and troubleshooting issues
• Maintenance of laboratory and test equipment in safe, clean and functional state
• Attention to detail to prevent the invalidation of data due to flawed sample preparation, or calibration errors and improper environmental conditions
• Strong analytical judgment with the ability to identify and mitigate external variables or laboratory noise that could compromise test integrity
• Proven multitasking capabilities, with the agility to manage and advance multiple testing projects simultaneously under tight timelines
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be pro active and self driven
• Knowledge of MS Office products

Educational Requirements: 

• Trade school education or equivalent hands-on experience in a related technical field is preferred
• A combination of technical education, apprenticeship training, and hands-on experience will be considered

Physical & Working Environment: 

• Requires constant walking, sitting, and standing through the course of a day.
• Requires frequent bending, lifting, twisting and navigating tight spaces within acoustic chambers to safely position delicate acoustic materials
• Necessary to lift ~20 lbs materials for setup preparation
• Due to work nature may be exposed to high noise levels, use of EPP recommended
• Safety equipment is required, gloves, ear and eye protection

Benefits for the NVH Acoustics Lab Technician:

• Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one’s career.
• Salary range is $57,000 - $87,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• 401(K) match, fully vested.
• Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development. 

About Adler Pelzer Group 

Adler Pelzer Group was founded by talented people and families that around the 1960s in Europe decided to start their respective journeys in the automotive industry. The entrepreneurial spirit of the founders was and still is, one of the cornerstones of what we, at the Adler Pelzer Group, are today. 

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers. 

Join Adler Pelzer’s team and become an integral part of a tradition that, through the years, has guided us to achieve the highest possible degree of product excellence in the automotive world. 

To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.adlerpelzer.com 

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) is an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify Program. 

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