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
1. Design and implement product, component, and prototype PCBs
2. Maintain and improve existing PCB infrastructure and component libraries
3. Serve as technical contact for external PCB suppliers
4. Prepare and maintain manufacturing documentation and data
5. Collaborate closely with mechanical, electronics, and production process engineers to conduct planning reviews and drive continuous product improvement
6. Stay up to date with PCB and RF design technologies
7. Contribute to R&D processes and participate in agile team activities
8. Share knowledge and contribute to intellectual property creation
More about you
9. Technical education in electronics (., electronics apprenticeship) required
10. Certification such as CID+ is an advantage
11. Experience in PCB design using Altium Designer or similar tools
12. Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and RF implementation
13. Solid understanding of electrical circuits and familiarity with grounding strategies, EMC considerations, miniaturisation, and RF design is an advantage
14. Self-motivated, proactive, and quality-oriented
15. Excellent communication skills in German and good level of knowledge in English
16. Team player, flexible, and solution-oriented
17. 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.