Product and Application Engineer

Signal-Wise•Troy, MI

About The Position

Signal-Wise is a Michigan-based Physical AI company developing AI-driven Acoustic Fingerprinting technology. Its DeepScan product uses acoustic intelligence to detect hidden manufacturing defects, identify process abnormalities, and monitor equipment health. The company serves automotive OEMs and Tier 1/2 suppliers. Signal-Wise is seeking a hands-on Product and Application Development Engineer to help turn its acoustic AI technologies into reliable, commercially deployable products. Working closely with the Chief Scientist, the engineer will contribute to product design, prototyping, testing, system integration, and customer applications. The role includes developing hardware and software prototypes, validating performance, creating application-specific solutions, and supporting installations and deployments at customer sites. The position requires work in laboratory and industrial environments and travel to customer sites as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Acoustics, or a related engineering discipline.
1–3 years of relevant engineering experience in product development, prototyping, or system integration.
Proficiency in CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, and rapid prototyping.
Familiarity with acoustic measurement, microphones, data acquisition, FFT, and digital signal processing (DSP).
Basic Python programming skills and familiarity with machine learning concepts and hardware/software integration.
Strong hands-on problem-solving, technical documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work in laboratory and industrial environments and travel to customer sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial automation, automotive manufacturing, acoustic sensing, beamforming, APQP, or AI-enabled inspection systems.

Responsibilities

Design hardware packaging, enclosures, mounting solutions, and accessories.
Build and integrate hardware/software prototypes.
Develop CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
Support component sourcing and design changes.
Develop test procedures, perform acoustic measurements, analyze signals, troubleshoot systems, and validate product performance.
Work with customers to develop application-specific solutions and conduct proof-of-concept evaluations.
Support system installation and field deployment.
Prepare user manuals, assembly instructions, and technical reports.
Support product demonstrations, trade shows, and customer training.