Engineering Technician

Sonova Group; Aurora; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonova Group, a leader in innovative hearing care solutions, seeks a project support role focused on engineering tasks related to new product launch and process improvement in the manufacturing of hearing aid devices. Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful advancements that transform lives. This role requires experience in manufacturing processes, focusing on collaborative development and quality assurance. The position is based in Aurora, Canada with occasional travel requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental bonding leave

Hearing aid discount for employees and family

Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience of electrical/Electronic or Mechanical processes.
• Manufacturing processes knowledge required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of new processes.
• Validate manufacturing processes and support quality management.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

AutoCAD

Solidworks

Job description

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You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Join Sonova. Create sense.

Who we are

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron – we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.

Aurora, IL- USA

This position will be responsible supporting Engineering projects and tasks to Launch New Products, Develop and improve manufacturing processes for both New and Service processes of hearing aid devices and its accessories.

This role will require:

• Safety and Quality focused manufacturing process testing/verification
• Producing conceptual, prototype or final product including operating and maintaining of tools, equipment, materials, chemicals used in manufacturing processes of Hearing Aid and its accessories.
• Work Instruction Development
• Supporting Validation Documents
• Support training material builds

This position will be based at Sonova US (AODC). It will require occasional travel as per need to other sites within the region – USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. There may be one off travel to other sites globally.

Responsibilities:

• Closely work with Engineering Team including local, regional and Global as per need for development and implementation of New or enhanced processes.
• Support Implementing New Processes or changes to existing processes through optimization, improvement, root cause analysis.
• Support testing, validation/verification of manufacturing processes including integrated supporting systems such as SAP, equipment and processes (Sonova’s internal developed Electroacoustic Test system).
• Support Validate processes as needed per the QMS & SOP
• Support Process improvement activities to improve processes
• Leverage SAP to perform necessary activities to support the necessary projects
• Support development of all Document tied to all projects which may include but not limited to Validations, work instructions, training, etc.
• 10% Traveling

Perform additional activities as directed by the reporting manager.

More about you:

Education & Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Minimum 3years experience of electrical/Electronic or Mechanical processes
• Manufacturing Processes
• Computer experience, working knowledge of Microsoft products including Office, SAP Experience (or other ERP system) a plus
• AutoCAD, Solidworks knowledge is a plus, but not required
• Strong analytical and organizational skill
• Team player and go getter

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Able to interact with corporate development teams and present new concepts
• Able to conduct hands on experience with product and processes.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you’re willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you!

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact

What we offer :

• 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
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform
• D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups

This role's pay range is between: $59,000.00 – 85,000.00 . This role is also commission eligible/bonus eligible.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.