Manufacturing Systems & Software Specialist

Sonova; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Kitchener is seeking an engineer to integrate new products into their manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, relevant experience, and proficiency in C#. This role offers opportunities for continuous improvement, competitive compensation, and wellness benefits in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Exciting and challenging work environment

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Wellness benefits

Mentorship program

Diversity and inclusion as a core value

Qualifications

• A few years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Availability to work in-office at least 3 days per week.
• Minimum internet speed requirement for hybrid work: 200Mb/sec download, 10Mb/sec upload.

Responsibilities

• Integrate new products into manufacturing systems.
• Improve manufacturing systems and related processes.
• Provide 3rd-level support for manufacturing systems and related software.
• Develop and maintain measurement & configuration systems.

Skills

Proficiency in C#

Knowledge of electrical engineering

Experience in LabVIEW

Knowledge of statistical methods

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Overview

Our Corporate Manufacturing Engineering department is the bridge between Research & Development and Operations, representing the technical engineering expertise within Sonova Operations. In this role, you will work on a wide range of projects related to manufacturing systems for our global manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate new products into manufacturing systems.

• Improve manufacturing systems and related processes.

• Provide 3rd-level support for manufacturing systems and related software.

• Develop and maintain measurement & configuration systems, ensuring high process stability, cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and minimal maintenance.

• Deliver software for measurement & configuration systems on time.

• Support measurement & configuration systems across Sonova Operations Centers, R&D Centers, and Regional Centers.

• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.

About You

• Education: BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Experience: A few years of relevant work experience preferred.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in C# or other programming languages.

  • Knowledge of electrical engineering and measurement technologies.

  • Experience in LabVIEW (or other programming languages) is a plus.

  • Knowledge of statistical methods is a plus.

• Availability to work in-office at least 3 days per week.

• Minimum internet speed requirement for hybrid work: 200Mb/sec download, 10Mb/sec upload.

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

What We Offer

• Exciting and challenging work environment.

• Collaborative culture with opportunities for continuous self-improvement.

• Competitive compensation with variable components and pension contribution matching.

• Wellness benefits, including paramedical coverage (massage therapist, naturopath, etc.).

• Mentorship program and career development plans.

• Diversity and inclusion as a core value.

• Great Place to Work Certified (May 2024 – May 2025).

How We Work

We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment through a team-customized hybrid work model, enabling flexibility and work-life balance while achieving business goals.