Hearing Performance Test Engineer

Sonova Group; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting and challenging work env.

Opportunities for continuous self-im -

Flexible hybrid work environment

Diversity and inclusion

Rich benefits plan including wellness/

Competitive compensation with pension

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Sonova Canada is seeking a Hearing Performance Developer to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of innovative hearing instruments. You will research, design, develop, and maintain hearing-performance tests and supporting test infrastructure.

You will evaluate audiological performance, feature functionality, and sensor performance while collaborating with project management and R&D software teams throughout product development and verification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on programming experience with MATLAB and familiarity with Python and C#.
• General understanding of acoustics, analog and digital electronics, and test-software development.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from a variety of technical, professional, and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Previous experience in an engineering or product-development position is considered an asset.
• An interest in audio, music, or audio recording is considered an asset.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned projects and provide clear progress and completion updates to the Hearing Performance Team Lead and senior developers.
• Plan and execute product system verification activities, assessing hearing and audiological performance, feature functionality, and sensor performance.
• Provide test-management support and prepare verification documentation required for product submissions and market release.
• Develop test cases for new product features and adapt existing test cases for new product variations.
• Create, enhance, and maintain testware, including test infrastructure, testing frameworks, test cases, tools, and agents.
• Review product specifications, analyze verification requirements, and provide feedback to development teams in collaboration with Hearing Performance developers.
• Provide technical support to project management and R&D software engineers and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C#

Job description

Sonova Canada is seeking a Hearing Performance Developer to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of innovative hearing instruments. You will research, design, develop, and maintain hearing-performance tests and supporting test infrastructure.

You will evaluate audiological performance, feature functionality, and sensor performance while collaborating with project management and R&D software teams throughout product development and verification.