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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change, 

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Staefa, Switzerland

Hardware Integration Engineer

Purpose of the Job

Hardware development of hearing instrument systems

 

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Develop product specific hearing system solutions
  • Hardware integration of all sub-systems
  • Define electroacoustics transducers for hearing systems
  • Develop software tools for measurement systems
  • Build hearing system prototypes
  • Determine and define limits, test criteria and quality characteristics of hearing system hardware
  • Know and follow Sonova’s standard operating procedures according to the training requirements
  • Contribute to the R&D development process: planning, review, refinement of product increments
  • Contribute to interdisciplinary agile development teams and participate in the team rituals
  • Support the hiring process
  • Support onboarding for new hires, act as primary contact person for new hires if needed
  • Share and learn R&D knowledge in communities
  • Create intellectual property and support IP process

 

Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or similar
  • Wireless technologies, PCB design engineering
  • Measurement experience, electronic hardware design, Design of wireless systems
  • Self-motivated, pro-active
  • Willing to learn and share knowledge
  • Reliable, responsible, able to take accountability
  • Positive thinking
  • System thinking
  • Flexible, creative, solution-oriented
  • Quality awareness
  • Open and transparent also about own work
  • Credible
  • Team-player, inclusive mindset
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work in a distributed, diverse collaboration environment
  • Good self-leadership and awareness of responsibilities
  • Very good knowledge in:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Acoustics
    • Measurement Technologies
    • RF Engineering
    • Soldering, gluing, handling small parts to build prototypes.
  • Good English and German skills in both oral and written communication

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