Senior Engineer, Electrical Test - ATE

Sonova AG•Santa Clarita, CA

1d•$100,320 - $150,480•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Test Engineer, in the role of Senior Professional Test and Verification Engineering, performs complex assignments of the engineering test and verification function for hearing systems. The Senior Electrical Test Engineer is responsible for the design and specification and construction of automated test equipment (ATE) to verify the design and the manufacturing of Medical Class III systems, consisting of active implantable and external devices, at AB and/or vendor locations. The Senior Electrical Test Engineer also supports existing test systems and processes deployed in production including support for change notifications and corrective actions. The Senior Electrical Test Engineer continues to review the existing ATE systems and processes to improve the test processes and improve productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering field or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of experience in electrical test systems, embedded hardware, and software for Class III medical devices
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, self-motivation, decisiveness, adaptability to changing priorities, and the ability to manage competing demands effectively.
Highly developed communication skills with the ability to collaborate across and build ad-hoc cross-functional teams.
Proven expertise in digital and analog hardware design, troubleshooting test systems, project management, statistical problem-solving and characterization, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while demonstrating strong technical aptitude and learning agility.
English proficiency and strong technical capabilities in LabVIEW, analog and digital electronics, RF, Minitab, DSP, PCB layout, and .NET/C# software development.

Nice To Haves

Master of Engineering or related field and 10+ years of related experience.
Background in audio digital signal processing, knowledge of ISO 13485 and CFR 820 Title 21, Process Validation experience including IQ, OQ, and PQ, and expertise in GR&R and Measurement System Analysis.
Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD/CLAD) certification and software development experience in Python.

Responsibilities

Specify, architect, analyze and implement ATE software and hardware associated with next generation cochlear implant systems
Document all aspects of ATE development (hardware and software) including but not limited to Requirements Specification, Design Description, Test Plan and Test Procedures)
Actively apply technical knowledge to innovate in advanced technologies, product design and development, processes, and V&V automation.
Actively apply technical knowledge to innovate in advanced technologies, product design and development and processes
Identify and procure new equipment and technology
Investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends and recommend best practices to the organization
Address ATE issues related to product performance through the Product Lifecycle (Development/Production/Obsolescence).
Provide technical support to vendors for troubleshooting issues with test systems.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
TeleHealth options
401k plan with company match
Company paid life/ad&d insurance
Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
STD LTD Buy-ups available
Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
Legal/ID Theft Assistance
PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Hearing aid discount for employees and family
Internal social recognition platform