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.
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
Experience in micro-mechanics (plastics, rubber, metals)
Strong technical mindset with a structured, solution-oriented approach
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.
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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