Senior Electrical Engineer

C01 Cochlear Limited (Australia); City of Lake Macquarie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support verification and validation of an implantable medical device. This six-month fixed-term contract is predominantly onsite at our Macquarie University headquarters, with some flexibility where work permits allow.

You will develop verification plans, run lab tests, debug issues, and prepare verification reports. Proficiency with lab equipment and Python automation is expected, along with strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in electronics design and verification with analogue/digital knowledge.
• Hands-on with test equipment and ability to interpret schematics/PCB layouts.
• Experience developing Python scripts for automation.
• Clear technical documentation and verification reports.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of electrical verification against product requirements.
• Develop and review verification plans, tests, and reports.
• Perform hands-on lab testing and record results.
• Create test jigs and Python scripts to automate verification.
• Coordinate EMC/ESD/RF tests with external test houses.
• Support debugging and finalization of designs during verification builds.
• Maintain documentation within Cochlear Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Verification

Python scripting

Lab testing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

Altium

Job description

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

Opportunity

Cochlear is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the verification and validation of an innovative implantable medical device and its associated accessories. Joining the Incubation Operations team, you will contribute to a critical phase of the project as it moves through design verification builds and into an intensive period of electrical verification and validation. This is a hands‑on role combining electronic verification, test automation, laboratory testing and technical documentation. You will help develop and execute verification protocols, investigate and debug electrical issues, coordinate testing with external test houses, and prepare clear verification reports. There may also be opportunities to support final design activities and develop automated test solutions using Python. The environment is dynamic and collaborative, with the pace and agility of a start‑up supported by the quality systems and expertise of a global medical device organisation. You will work closely with electrical engineering, firmware and test systems colleagues to keep testing activities aligned with project requirements and timelines.

This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract based at our global headquarters in Macquarie University. Due to the hands‑on laboratory and device‑testing requirements, the role is predominantly onsite, with some flexibility where the work permits.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of electrical verification activities against product requirements and functional specifications.
• Develop, write and review design verification plans, test protocols and verification reports.
• Execute hands‑on electrical testing in the laboratory, accurately record results and investigate unexpected outcomes.
• Develop test jigs and Python scripts to automate verification activities and test equipment.
• Support debugging and finalisation of electronic designs where required before and during design verification builds.
• Plan and coordinate EMC, ESD and RF emissions testing, including engagement with external test houses.
• Apply appropriate standards, test methods, limits and pass criteria to support product safety, efficacy and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, firmware and test systems teams to ensure devices and test systems are configured and operating correctly.
• Provide targeted electrical support during design verification builds and resolve technical issues that could affect project delivery.
• Work within Cochlear Quality Management Systems, maintaining clear, rigorous and traceable documentation.

About You

As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• At least five years of electronics design and verification experience, with sound knowledge of analogue and digital circuits and components.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers and multimeters.
• Ability to interpret electronic schematics and PCB layouts and troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
• Experience developing Python scripts to automate test equipment or verification activities.
• Experience preparing clear, concise technical documents, including verification protocols and reports.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work within structured quality and documentation requirements.
• A proactive, self‑guided approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond effectively as project priorities evolve.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

The following experience would be highly regarded

• EMC, ESD or RF emissions and compliance testing.
• Medical device, implantable device or another highly regulated industry such as defence or aerospace.
• RF circuits or wireless communications.
• Altium or other electrical CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Working with suppliers, subcontractors or external test laboratories.

Culture

At Cochlear, we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel valued and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you. For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com.

Other Key Benefits

• Contribute to the verification and validation of an innovative implantable medical device at a critical stage of development.
• Apply your electrical engineering and Python automation skills in a highly hands‑on role.
• Work in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment with the agility of a start‑up and the support of a global medical device organisation.
• Partner with experienced electrical, firmware and test systems specialists across Cochlear.
• Join a global medical device organisation dedicated to helping people hear, where safety, quality and employee wellbeing are fundamental to operational success.

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives. We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.