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Who we are

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

Mechanical Design Engineer

 

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you play a key role in developing mechanical concepts and products for hearing instruments.

Working in a multidisciplinary team of mechanical, electronics, and acoustics engineers, you contribute across the full product lifecycle — from concept development and design through to approval, industrialization, and post-launch improvements. You also evaluate new technologies and support technical documentation and design deliverables.

 

More about the role

 

  • Develop mechanical concepts and designs for hearing instruments and systems
  • Ensure manufacturability (DFM) of components and assemblies in collaboration with industrial design
  • Create and maintain design documentation, drawings, and technical specifications
  • Support industrialization of platform components and collaboration with suppliers and toolmakers
  • Contribute to FMEA activities and reliability verification of components and assemblies
  • Support post-launch engineering (PLE), including quality issue resolution and continuous improvement of hardware integration\
  • Analyse competitive products and support benchmarking activities
  • Work in agile, cross-functional R&D teams across development cycles
  • Support onboarding of new team members and provide technical guidance
  • Contribute to IP creation and related processes

 

More about your profile


Must-haves

 

  • Apprenticeship in Mechanical Design or Mechanical Engineering degree (HF or equivalent)
  • You bring experience in Mechanical Design and Product Development
  • Very good knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
    Strong experience in design of plastic parts and electromechanical devices
  • Established 3D CAD knowledge
  • Experience in micro-mechanics (plastics, rubber, metals)
  • Strong technical mindset with a structured, solution-oriented approach
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fluent English; at least intermediate German with willingness to improve 


Nice-to-haves

 

  • Experience with plastics technology specialization
  • Experience in R&D project work or coordination
  • Basic knowledge of medical device regulations
  • Experience with Creo and/or Windchill


More about what we offer

 

As a leading global hearing care provider headquartered in Switzerland, we foster an inclusive and collaborative culture. We support work-life balance through a flexible hybrid working model and offer strong learning opportunities, individual development plans, and clear growth paths within R&D.

 

Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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