Associate Customer Quality Engineer Co-op
About the job
- Candidates must be juniors, seniors, or graduate students with an interest in the automotive industry.
- Candidates should have one previous internship or co-op experience and/or automotive work experience, with strong engineering fundamentals and organizational skills.
- Candidates must understand tooling processes, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements, and quality control in the automotive industry, or be willing to learn.
- English is required.
- Candidates must demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
- Candidates must take initiative and be self-driven to deliver results.
- Provide technical and documentation support to the North American Customer Quality Engineering team by preparing customer deliverables, reviewing and coordinating customer PPAP and Supplier PPAP (SPAP) documentation, maintaining quality records, tracking quality action items, and supporting customer communications.
- Coordinate and execute customer PPAP submissions, ensuring customer-specific requirements, documentation, and submission timing are achieved.
- Experience in global change management and/or PPAP within the automotive industry.
- Technical writing experience.
- Preferred majors include engineering, manufacturing, quality engineering, technical writing, statistics, and economics.
About the company
Bose creates premium audio products and technologies for consumers, cars, and professional venues. Its systems rely on psychoacoustics and in-house research to deliver features like noise cancellation and immersive spatial sound, used in headphones, soundbars, and integrated car audio. The company stands out through a strong, research-focused approach, diversified through direct-to-consumer sales, licensing, automotive partnerships, and professional installations, aided by an ownership structure that supports long‑term R&D. Its goal is to ensure sound is heard as it was meant to be, while growing leadership across consumer, automotive, and professional audio markets.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$430K
Headquarters
Framingham, Massachusetts
Founded
1964
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What believers are saying
- September 29, 2026 wired USB-C earbuds reopened a dead category with ANC and lossless audio.
- September 17, 2026 Sport Open and Ultra Open broaden Bose’s wear-while-aware lineup.
- October 1, 2026 firmware updates adding Auracast and Bluetooth LE Audio strengthen ecosystem stickiness.
What critics are saying
- July 10, 2026 Sheffield v. Bose class action threatens costly consumer-fraud discovery and settlements.
- Sony, JBL, Samsung, and Sennheiser already ship Auracast, narrowing Bose’s feature advantage quickly.
- If flagship headphones commoditize, Bose’s premium-margin consumer business loses pricing power by 2027.
What makes Bose unique
- Bose’s psychoacoustics research and QuietComfort lineage still define premium noise cancellation on September 2026.
- June 10, 2026 StreamUnlimited acquisition deepens Bose’s audio engineering stack across devices and platforms.
- September 28, 2026 Auracast rollout and Thom Browne collab show premium tech, not commodity headphones.
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↑ 2%Bose Corporation has acquired Firelight Technologies, the Melbourne-based maker of FMOD interactive audio software. The acquisition expands Bose's Audio Technology capabilities into gaming and immersive experiences. FMOD is widely used by game developers globally, enabling them to create audio that responds to real-time gameplay. The platform will remain open and broadly supported, with Bose committing to continued investment in FMOD and its community. "Gaming represents a significant opportunity for our continued growth," said Nick Smith, president of Bose Audio Technology. Bose plans to explore opportunities in VR/AR, automotive, and other applications requiring interactive audio. Firelight founder Brett Paterson said joining Bose provides opportunities to advance FMOD's roadmap whilst supporting its existing community. Financial terms remain confidential.
Technics' new flagship headphones take aim at Sony and Bose with one big audio upgrade. Dominic Bayley | 30 Sep 2026 Technics is making a fresh push into the premium wireless headphone market with the EAH-A1000, a new flagship pair of over-ears designed to take on the Sony WH-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) and Sennheiser HDB 630. The EAH-A1000 replace the EAH-A800, which launched back in 2022, and this is much more than a minor refresh. Technics says it has reconsidered virtually every part of the headphones, introducing a new driver system, redesigned acoustics, upgraded noise cancellation and a new fit. At the heart of the EAH-A1000 is a new 40mm Magnetic Fluid Driver. It uses the same magnetic fluid technology found in Technics' EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds, placing a material with both magnetic and liquid properties between the voice coil and driver magnet. The idea is to suppress unwanted vibrations and reduce distortion while giving Technics tighter control over the driver. Technics has also borrowed technology from its high-end speakers. The new driver uses an SST (Symmetrical Surround Technology) Edge designed to improve the symmetry of the diaphragm's movement. It's made from lightweight but rigid carbon fibre and uses a cone-shaped design intended to reduce flexing and improve response. According to Technics, combining these technologies should help the EAH-A1000 deliver powerful bass and a spacious soundstage while reproducing music as accurately as possible. The rest of the acoustic design has received plenty of attention too. A redesigned acoustic path is intended to maintain airflow between the driver and the listener's ear, while a new Baffle Flat Structure reduces uneven surfaces around the driver to minimise unwanted reflections. There's also an Acoustic Control Chamber behind the driver to manage airflow and help produce a more balanced sound. Noise cancellation has been upgraded with an Adaptive Noise Cancelling system that adjusts according to both the environment and how the headphones fit. Each earcup has three feed-forward microphones and one feedback microphone to detect and suppress noise coming from different directions. Technics has also redesigned the headphones with comfort in mind. The new Flow Arm headband changes shape between the slider and hanger, while revised earcup movement and slider adjustment are designed to distribute pressure more evenly across the head. Memory foam earpads should also make longer listening sessions more comfortable. The EAH-A1000 can fold down into a more compact shape for carrying in a bag. On the connectivity side, there's support for high-resolution wireless audio through LDAC, while USB Audio provides a wired digital listening option. Battery life is rated at up to 45 hours with active noise cancellation switched on. Another useful addition is three-device Bluetooth Multipoint. While many wireless headphones allow connections to two devices simultaneously, the EAH-A1000 can remain connected to three, matching the functionality Technics offers on its EAH-AZ100 earbuds. The Technics EAH-A1000 will go on sale in Australia from October for $699 RRP. They'll be available in Black and Platinum finishes.
Nothing unveils $399 glass and metal Headphone (1) Pro to rival AirPods Max. by Aaron Leong - Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT Nothing is attempting to disrupt the premium headphone space with the Headphone (1) Pro, which is aimed at music producers, audio engineers, and discerning audiophiles. By pairing the brand's retro-futuristic design with precision acoustic tuning, Nothing is taking the fight to the likes of Apple, Bose, Sennheiser, and Sony. Instead of the mostly plastic build of the Headphone (1), the Headphone (1) Pro plays the high-end card with an aluminum and matte-finish chassis, alongside matched memory foam ear cushions lined with breathable micro-fiber that should help users and professionals use the headphone for extended hours. Of course, this wouldn't be a Nothing product without a transparent element - the earcups sport a transparent glass cover that looks good but also doesn't really show all that much of the headphone's innards. The Headphone (1) Pro has custom-tuned 45mm dynamic drivers and the company has tuned the device to prioritize a flat, analytical frequency response. For modern hybrid workflows, Nothing also integrates a custom DSP (accessible via the Nothing X app), allowing users to switch between the neutral studio audio profile and personalized target curves quickly and conveniently. Connectivity is another area where the Headphone (1) Pro mashes up traditional studio gear with consumer-style wireless portables. While Bluetooth 5.4 with high-resolution LDAC support is built-in for everyday listening, the package includes a 2.4GHz USB-C transmitter. Plugging the dongle into, say, a digital audio workstation reduces latency down to single-digit millisecond threshold. For those who prefer wired solutions, a gold-plated 3.5mm and 6.35mm coiled cable ensures plug-and-play reliability with your existing audio interfaces, mixing consoles, and headphone amplifiers. Battery performance looks to be pretty solid as well, with the factory claiming up to 40 hours of continuous wireless playback, or roughly 28 hours when utilizing the 2.4GHz transmitter. Fast-charging via USB-C provide around six hours of listening time from a brief fifteen-minute charge, plus active noise cancellation (ANC) is on-board (Nothing says it's the best system it's every made). Let's not forget to mention the storage case for the headphone - of all things that Nothing could've copied from, why the AirPods Max's bra?
Bose starts adding Auracast to its headphones. Bose adds Auracast support to its headphones, a feature expected to improve audio connectivity. By Archynetys Intelligence Desk · Published September 29, 2026 17:35 UTC · Updated September 29, 2026 19:24 UTC 5 articles 3 velocity +0% since first seen 2h ago first detected Evidence dossier Intelligence passport. 41/100 Publishable Discover more Fantasy Football Coaching consultation services 5 distinct sources shown 3 velocity measurements 1 language editions checked Unsupported statements were removed before publication brief evidence status Measured timeline. * Sep 29, 17:24 UTC * Sep 29, 17:24 UTC * Sep 29, 17:24 UTC * Sep 29, 17:35 UTC Momentum. How fast coverage is spreading - measured hourly from article rate x source diversity. How this works Discover more American Football Sports news updates Football game tickets The brief. Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms * Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3. * Primary Driver: Bose adds Auracast support to its headphones, a feature expected to improve audio connectivity. * Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols. On September 28, Bose announced that its QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones now support Auracast. The Verge and ZDNET reported that this is a major Bluetooth upgrade for the headphones. According to The Verge, Auracast is a technology that allows multiple devices to receive audio from a single source. This is expected to be a significant upgrade for the headphones, and it may become a standard feature in future models. There are no reported contradictions between the outlets. Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (71% supported) Updated 2h ago. Who reported it (5). Quick answers. What is Auracast? What headphones does Bose support Auracast with? What is the significance of Auracast? AUDIENCE & LONGEVITY PULSE How do you expect this trend to evolve over the next 24 hours? Discover more Personalized training plans Sports betting tips Event ticket marketplace Cast your vote to register reader intelligence on the velocity and trajectory of this coverage. Select an assessment to vote. Verified Reader Intelligence Topics. Related trends. Peaking Health 4 news sources are covering this Health story right now - Archynetys is tracking how fast it spreads. 4 sources 4 articles v 2 4h ago Cooling Business OpenAI cancels new AI launch over safety concerns 6 sources 7 articles v 4 9h ago Peaking Technology 5 news sources are covering this Technology story right now - Archynetys is tracking how fast it spreads. 5 sources 5 articles v 3 17h ago Peaking Technology 6 news sources are covering this Technology story right now - Archynetys is tracking how fast it spreads. 6 sources 6 articles v 4 17h ago Peaking Technology fades Rounded screen corners may arrive on the next entry-level Kindle. 6 sources 6 articles v 4 19h ago Rising Business Nvidia unveils $150bn stock buyback as it touts AI security platform 7 sources 7 articles v 5 2h ago Open prediction lab Can you beat the machine? Pick tomorrow's top trend, then compare your result with Archynetys's self-graded forecast. The daily trend digest. The world's top trends, once a day. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.
Bose Wired Earbuds launch for $99 with noise cancellation. Bose is returning to the wired earbud market with a new pair of $99 USB-C earbuds that add active noise cancellation, lossless audio and a feature many wireless models cannot offer: no battery to charge. The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are the company's first wired earbuds in 11 years. Bose stopped offering wired models in 2015, but the growing interest in wired listening has created a new opening for the format. Available for preorder for $99, the earbuds come in Black, White Smoke and a limited-edition Dewdrop Mint finish. Bose expects the new model to begin shipping in October. Bose bets on the return of wired listening. Wireless earbuds now dominate the market, but wired models have started to attract renewed attention. Their appeal is simple: they plug in, work immediately and do not need to be recharged. Bose is now combining those advantages with features normally linked to premium wireless earbuds. The new model uses a USB-C connection and supports active noise cancellation, giving consumers a more advanced wired option for modern phones, tablets and laptops. The 4.2-foot cable connects directly through USB-C rather than a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. That makes the earbuds compatible with many newer devices while also allowing Bose to support lossless audio and low-latency playback. There is one important trade-off. The earbuds need power from the connected USB-C device to operate their electronic features. As a result, they will not work with a standard passive USB-C-to-3.5mm adapter. Discover more Advertise services Business news Active noise cancellation comes to Bose's wired earbuds. Bose is using its QuietControl technology to bring noise cancellation to the new earbuds. Each earbud has two microphones that monitor surrounding sounds and adjust the noise reduction. Users can switch between three listening modes. Quiet Mode activates noise cancellation, while Aware Mode allows more outside sound to pass through. An ANC Off mode provides a more traditional wired listening experience without active noise cancellation. The system is not designed to match Bose's highest-end wireless noise cancellation. However, it gives the wired model a feature that remains uncommon in USB-C earbuds at this price. There is also a microphone built into the inline remote for phone calls. Bose says the design helps capture the user's voice without requiring the remote to sit close to the mouth. Designed for comfort and everyday use. Bose has also focused on the physical design of the earbuds. The cable is 4.2 feet long and uses a thicker construction designed to reduce tangling and cable noise. The earbuds come with three sizes of silicone tips and two sizes of stability wings. The wings are designed to keep the earbuds secure during movement and exercise, while the interchangeable tips help users find a tighter seal. The earbuds have an IPX4 water-resistance rating. That means they can handle sweat, light rain and splashes, but they are not designed for full immersion. A zippered carrying case is also included. Bose targets premium wired audio. The biggest selling point may be sound quality. Bose says the earbuds use its SoundDesign digital signal processing technology and support lossless audio through their USB-C connection. The direct connection also reduces latency, which could make the earbuds useful for gaming, video playback and content creation. Unlike Bluetooth earbuds, the wired connection does not require wireless transmission between the source device and the earbuds. That gives Bose a way to position the product as more than a cheaper alternative to wireless earbuds. Instead, the company is treating wired USB-C audio as a premium listening option with fewer compromises. At $99, the earbuds are more expensive than many basic USB-C models. However, they also sit well below many premium wireless earbuds while adding active noise cancellation and lossless audio support. Why Bose is bringing wired earbuds back. Bose's return to wired audio reflects a small but noticeable change in the headphone market. As smartphone makers have moved away from headphone jacks and wireless earbuds have become standard, USB-C has become the main wired connection on many modern devices. That shift has also created demand for wired earbuds that offer more than basic playback. Consumers can avoid battery management while still getting features such as noise cancellation, improved sound quality and secure fit. For Bose, the new earbuds also revive a product category the company left behind more than a decade ago. The result is a product that combines an old-fashioned listening format with features built for today's devices. Discover more Small Business Fintech industry insights financial technology The $99 Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are now available for preorder in three colors, with shipping expected in October.