Acoustic Product Development Engineer

Nibav Lifts and Elite Elevators are Indias fastest-growing home elevator manufacturers, with a strong global presence and a high-performance team of 1100+ employees worldwide. 

Job Title: Acoustic Product Development Engineer – Home, Vacuum & Hydraulic Lifts

Profile Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving acoustic performance, minimizing operational noise and vibration, and enhancing passenger comfort through innovative product design and validation.

Roles:

• * Develop and implement acoustic solutions for home elevators, vacuum lifts, and hydraulic lift systems.
• * Analyze and reduce operational noise generated by vacuum pumps, hydraulic power units, electric motors, guide mechanisms, doors, and ventilation systems.
• * Design and optimize Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and passive noise control solutions where applicable.
• * Conduct acoustic and vibration measurements during product development, prototype testing, and validation.
• * Perform root cause analysis of noise and vibration issues and implement effective design improvements.
• * Optimize component selection, mounting methods, damping materials, insulation, and structural design to reduce noise transmission.
• * Work closely with mechanical, electrical, electronics, controls, and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• * Validate product performance through laboratory and field testing to meet customer expectations for quiet operation.
• * Support new product development, engineering changes, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• * Prepare acoustic test reports, technical documentation, and engineering recommendations.

Required Skills:

• * Strong knowledge of acoustics, noise control engineering, and NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness).
• * Experience in noise reduction techniques for electromechanical systems.
• * Understanding of active noise cancellation (ANC) principles and practical applications.
• * Experience with acoustic measurement equipment, sound level analysis, and vibration testing.
• * Knowledge of electric motors, vacuum pumps, hydraulic systems, fans, and mechanical drive systems.
• * Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or similar engineering analysis tools is preferred.
• * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and product development skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical engineering, acoustical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.

* 5–10 years of experience in acoustic product development for residential elevators, vacuum lifts, hydraulic lifts, home appliances, HVAC, pumps, compressors, or similar electromechanical products.

* Experience in developing products with low-noise and high-comfort performance