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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

PCB Development Engineer (m/f/d)

 

As a PCB Development Engineer at Sonova, you will be a key member of our R&D team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining electronic circuit boards for hearing instrument systems and components. You will partner closely with internal product and hardware teams, as well as external PCB suppliers, to deliver high-quality, reliable designs that meet technical, manufacturing, and RF requirements.

In this role, you contribute to organizational and product development initiatives, ensuring that our PCB infrastructure supports innovation, efficiency, and high-quality production processes.

 

More about the role

  • Design and implement product, component, and prototype PCBs
  • Maintain and improve existing PCB infrastructure and component libraries
  • Serve as technical contact for external PCB suppliers
  • Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation and data
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electronics, and production process engineers to conduct planning reviews and drive continuous product improvement
  • Stay up to date with PCB and RF design technologies
  • Contribute to R&D processes and participate in agile team activities
  • Share knowledge and contribute to intellectual property creation

 

More about you

 

  • Technical education in electronics (e.g., electronics apprenticeship) required
  • Certification such as CID+ is an advantage
  • Experience in PCB design using Altium Designer or similar tools
  • Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and RF implementation
  • Solid understanding of electrical circuits and familiarity with grounding strategies, EMC considerations, miniaturisation, and RF design is an advantage
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and quality-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills in German and good level of knowledge in English
  • Team player, flexible, and solution-oriented
  • IT skills: Windows, MS Office; Confluence, MS Teams, SAP are a plus


More about what we offer

 

As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.

We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities supported by individual development plans.


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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