Systems Verification Engineer

Starkey Canada•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•$66,000 - $94,500•Onsite

About The Position

Help bring the next generation of hearing technology to life as a Systems Verification Engineer at Starkey, ensuring hearing aids, software, and accessories perform reliably for patients and clinicians. You’ll shape and improve system tests, investigate technical issues, and advance test automation while working closely with engineering, clinical, and manufacturing teams. Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 1 years of industry experience in a product development environment required; or master’s in lieu of Bachelors with minimum of 0 years of industry experience
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed signal circuits
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of multi-component electrical devices, PC interfaces, communication protocols, digital design, DSP, wired and wireless communication
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of signal processing concepts like block diagrams, filters, Fourier analysis, audio, acoustics etc.
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of software development process, source code control, version control, high- and low-level programming languages
Intermediate knowledge of system engineering principles, risk management, system verification, use case development, configuration management, and issue tracking
Basic to intermediate proficiency with C#, .NET, SQL Server, and MATLAB required
Intermediate proficiency in MSOffice (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Proven ability to perform problem solving and troubleshooting required
Strong attention to detail required
Proficiency in using typical lab equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, voltmeters, etc.) required
Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
Knowledge of systems engineering processes, such as requirements management, configuration management, issue tracking tools, etc. required

Responsibilities

Define, document, and continuously improve the system (and/or sub-system) verification tests
Collaborate with systems design and verification engineers to define test procedures in existing tools
Document and conduct peer review of test procedures to comply with System Requirements assigned for verification
Document and conduct peer review of test procedures to ensure coverage of defined use cases
Continuously improve existing test procedures to address previously identified test gaps as captured during test execution in JIRA and lessons learned on a program basis
Maintain traceability from test procedures to system (and/or sub-system) requirements
Perform and analyze system (and/or sub-system) verification tests
Conduct system verification tests as assigned following the defined test procedures
Document the configuration under test and the test results within existing tools
Analyze the test results to ensure complete verification of the system requirements
Conduct a peer review of the test results, if needed, and drive to resolution of the action items
Prepare and present a test report or presentation for cross-functional department review when requested with support from a Sr. Systems Verification Engineer
Automate and continuously improve product system verification testing.
Contribute to the development of software and user guides to automate commonly run product system verification testing and generate automated test reports using ANSI, IEC, and Nordic standards for reference.
Write, verify, validate, release, and control the automated tests according to department procedures
Perform, measure and document Gage R&R on all automated tests
Develop, document, and release any product system test stations or fixtures needed by the automated test procedures.
Train and support department staff on automated test procedures, software, and related hardware.
Troubleshoot and resolve any technical performance issues with the automated test procedures, SW or HW
Keep all product system verification test stations up to date with latest automated software and hardware.
Store all supporting documentation and software at the proper location on the department portal site.
Review and update automated testing each program cycle as needed
Continuously research and implement ways to improve automated testing for accuracy, reduced test time or cost driving continuous improvement for product system verification
Support products through development, manufacturing, and into continuation
Perform Alpha/Pilot device preparation as per the defined checklist
Provide technical support to Clinical Product Research group during Alpha/Pilot and Beta studies with support from a Sr. Systems Verification or Design Engineer
Provide technical support to Quality and manufacturing groups during product ramp-up with support from a Sr. Systems Verification or Design Engineer
Provide technical support to resolve issues pertaining to existing products with support from a Sr. Systems Verification or Design Engineer
Identify, analyze, and own system (and/or sub-system)-level technical issues
Document technical issues identified during system verification with clear description of steps to reproduce and configuration under test in relevant tools
Analyze technical issues and clearly document the results in relevant tools with support from a Sr. Systems Verification or Design Engineer
Provide regular updates on issues assigned in relevant tools
Own technical issues with support from a Sr. Systems or Design Verification Engineer
Participate in reviews of system (and/or sub-system) requirements, test plans, test procedures, and test results
Review the document thoroughly in preparation for review meeting
Provide clear and concise feedback in a timely manner considering test gaps
Evaluate and consider lessons learned and issues identified in the past for improvements
Perform other duties commensurate with an engineer role
Provide work direction to technicians
Support process improvements and lean product development efforts
Perform work with general supervision as department professional