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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.
Test & Reliability Engineer (m/f/d) Are you ready to bring your expertise to a purpose-driven, collaborative environment where your ideas truly matter? We’re looking for a Test and Reliability Engineer within our R&D department (Electronic Systems & RF Team) to help us develop high-quality, reliable hearing device accessories that positively impact lives.
As the Test and Reliability Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our innovation journey ensuring product performance and reliability while empowering cross-functional teams in electronics, RF, and mechanical engineering.
Key responsibilities
Reliability Engineering
Lead the planning and documentation of reliability initiatives, including Reliability Plans and FMEA
Serve as a reliability subject matter expert, providing guidance to cross-functional teams.
Design and conduct lifetime testing for products and components.
Perform root cause analysis and propose design improvements based on findings.
Hardware Testing
Take ownership of hardware testing as the HW test manager for various product development projects.
Develop strategic test plans that accurately reflect real-world conditions, risk factors, and project timelines.
Coordinate with engineers across electronics, RF, acoustics, and mechanics to ensure comprehensive and insightful testing.
Utilize Polarion to manage verification plans, test cases, and reporting.
Support the team in the development of test systems (hardware and software).
Document the specifications and procedures for test systems.
Your profile
Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent
Hands-on experience in electronics development, ideally in hearing technology or miniaturized devices
Proficient in LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python
Skilled user of Altium Designer
Deep understanding of FMEA processes and regulatory requirements, ideally with moderation experience
Confident working with prototypes, PCBs, and fine-pitched components
Fluent in English; working knowledge of German and/or French is a plus
Experience with Minitab, Matlab, and project management skills are advantageous
Certification in Reliability Engineering or ISTQB Testing is a plus
Comfortable using tools like Confluence, Jira, and Microsoft Office
Why Join Us? At Sonova, you’re part of a passionate, global team dedicated to improving lives through technology. We offer career development, flexible work models, and a truly inclusive culture that values diversity. Together, we push boundaries to deliver meaningful innovations.
Ready to Apply?
We welcome your direct application and look forward to exploring how you can contribute to our mission.
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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