Senior Test System Engineer

Cochlear; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Brisbane is seeking a Senior Test Systems Engineer to sustain and enhance manufacturing test systems for PCAs and IEAs, ensuring accuracy, reliability and regulatory compliance in a high‑volume production environment.

You will develop test software and hardware, lead capacity scalability initiatives, diagnose complex faults, and provide technical leadership across Manufacturing, Quality and R&D to improve efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering from Engineers Australia recognised institution.
• Electrical circuit knowledge including schematic capture and hardware design.
• LabVIEW experience desirable; C/C#/Python advantageous.
• Documentation of configuration/change controls in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Electrical circuit debugging and root cause analysis.
• Excellent coordination and communication with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams.
• Experience with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters).

Responsibilities

• Develop test software and test electrical hardware to support new product/system types, efficiency gains, yield improvements and component obsolescence
• Lead test system capacity scalability initiatives from concept through production deployment to support future business growth
• Electrical and software debugging and fault diagnosis of manufacturing test systems in production
• Problem solving to ascertain root causes of faults within the electrical test systems, which are quite complex and could involve a combination of mechanical hardware, electrical hardware, and software interactions
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring peers and supporting cross-functional activities as test systems technical expert
• Managing test system configurations, engineering change documentation, and verification and validation procedure documentation within Cochlear's Quality Management System to ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Electrical circuit knowledge

LabVIEW knowledge

C/C#/Python

Documentation skills

Electrical debugging

Cross-functional communication

Test & measurement equipment

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Computer Systems, Mechatronics, Software, Biomedical, Mechanical)

Tools

Altium Designer

NI LabVIEW

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.

The Opportunity

The Senior Test Systems Engineer will support the electrical test systems used as part of the Cochlear Brisbane Manufacturing Facility.

This role works with the electrical test system quality gate step within the assembly process for the Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCAs) and Implantable Electronic Assemblies (IEAs) manufactured by Cochlear Brisbane. It is responsible for the sustaining product lifecycle phase of those systems and ensuring manufacturing efficiency as required.

These electrical test systems incorporate custom and off-the-shelf electronic components combined with custom software and hardware. As a critical quality gate during the production process, these systems are of high importance, and it is critical to ensure system integrity and measurement accuracy.

Success within this role is marked by the delivery of specialised engineering support to sustain and enhance Cochlear's manufacturing test systems to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop test software and test electrical hardware to support new product/system types, efficiency gains, yield improvements and component obsolescence
• Lead test system capacity scalability initiatives from concept through production deployment to support future business growth
• Electrical and software debugging and fault diagnosis of manufacturing test systems in production
• Problem solving to ascertain root causes of faults within the electrical test systems, which are quite complex and could involve a combination of mechanical hardware, electrical hardware, and software interactions
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring peers and supporting cross-functional activities as test systems technical expert
• Managing test system configurations, engineering change documentation, and verification and validation procedure documentation within Cochlear's Quality Management System to ensure regulatory compliance

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 skills and experience:

Minimum:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Computer Systems, Mechatronics, Software, Biomedical, Mechanical) from an institution recognized by Engineers Australia
• Electrical circuit knowledge: schematic capture, hardware design
• Software/firmware operation knowledge: NI LabVIEW is highly desirable, C/C#/Python are advantageous also
• Documentation skills for capturing configuration, change controls etc in a heavily regulated engineering manufacturing environment
• Electrical circuit debugging, fault finding, root cause analysis
• Coordination and communication skills for engaging cross-functional stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and R&D teams
• Experience with test and measurement equipment (such as oscilloscopes, function generators, multi-meters)

Ideal:

• Test system software development (LabVIEW preferable, C/C#, python)
• Electrical test system design and debugging
• Altium Designer Electrical CAD
• ISO 13485 / 21 CFR Part 821 as it applies to engineering design and manufacturing
• Product configuration PLM, ERP, MES experience

Development Value of this Role

This role offers the opportunities to:

• Develop design skills working on cutting edge technology to deliver and optimise manufacturing test systems within a highly regulated industry
• Work across organizational boundaries with global stakeholders across R&D, manufacturing and quality.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives supporting company growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

How we recognise your contribution

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 value 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