NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) Engineer

Auto Mid-level (L4 equivalent) 2-5 years

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The job description

Tech stack. LMS Test.Lab, HEAD acoustics, B&K analyzers, VA One (SEA), Nastran/Actran, anechoic chamber testing, modal analysis rigs

About the role

You will join the NVH team of an automaker responsible for the sounds and sensations customers perceive as quality: or reject as cheap. The team owns noise and vibration targets from concept simulation through production verification. This role matters because NVH is where engineering meets emotion: a quiet cabin sells luxury, an annoying whine kills reviews, and your measurements and countermeasures decide which one the customer experiences. You will chase the noises and vibrations customers notice in the first thirty seconds of a test drive, using transfer-path analysis to find which source and which path dominates. Your countermeasures will range from tuned mass dampers to active noise control, each validated against jury evaluations that correlate with objective metrics. You will also set component-level NVH targets cascaded from vehicle goals, so suppliers deliver quiet parts instead of the vehicle team discovering problems at integration.

What you will achieve

Deliver vehicle NVH performance meeting program targets: interior noise, vibration dose, and sound quality metrics validated in production-intent builds
Cut late-stage NVH issues by 40 percent through CAE-led design: SEA, FEA, and BEM predictions guiding countermeasures before hardware
Own root-cause analysis of noise paths: transfer path analysis separating airborne, structure-borne, and powertrain contributions
Drive countermeasure development: damping treatments, isolation mounts, and acoustic packages optimized for cost per dB
Ship EV-specific NVH solutions addressing the new soundscape: e-drive whine, inverter switching noise, and road noise unmasked by silent powertrains

What you will bring

Must-haves

2 to 5 years of experience in automotive NVH engineering or adjacent acoustics/vibration roles
Strong understanding of acoustics and vibration fundamentals: modal analysis, transfer functions, and psychoacoustics basics
Proficiency with LMS Test.Lab or equivalent for measurement, order tracking, and transfer path analysis
Hands-on test experience: microphones, accelerometers, impact hammers, and shaker testing
Working knowledge of CAE methods for NVH: SEA (VA One), acoustic BEM/FEM, and structural FEA
Ability to translate subjective jury evaluations into objective engineering targets
Structured problem solving: isolating sources, quantifying paths, and validating fixes

Nice-to-haves

Experience with EV NVH challenges: high-frequency whine and active sound design
Knowledge of aeroacoustics: wind tunnel testing and mirror/seal noise
Familiarity with active noise cancellation systems
Background in powertrain or e-drive NVH specifically