Principal Electrical Engineer

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.The OpportunityCochlear has an opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer based in our Macquarie Park office in Sydney or remote.The Principal Electrical Engineer actively contribute to the development of innovative and exciting new products which transform the lives of hearing-impaired people everywhere. As well as work on leading-edge technologies to support the growth of Cochlear as a global industry leader in research and innovation to lead change and continuous improvement for Cochlear's engineering processes and practices.Responsibilities include:

• Support Cochlear’s technology development projects and programs so as to allow Cochlear to continue to be a market leader into the future
• Research and investigate new concepts and technologies which enable Cochlear to maintain its place as the technology leader for hearing solutions
• Participate in improving design technology and methodologies ensuring that leading edge technologies are considered in designs
• Drive process and quality improvements
• Identify process engineering and manufacturing improvements and support implementation
• Review competitors IP for hearing solutions and generate IP for Cochlear
• Support resource managers to attract, develop and retain the best team to deliver Cochlear's current and future business objectives.
• Provide technical mentorship, coaching and training to junior engineers to build individual and team capability
• Demonstrate commitment to workplace health and safety through active involvement and implementation of Cochlear's OHS and Injury management procedures

What makes this opportunity unique?The role will follow relevant quality procedures to deliver quality products and services and identify and support the implementation of continuous improvement. Undertake additional quality responsibilities (e.g., audit) when appropriately trained to undertake these responsibilities.About YouTo add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering
• 8-10 years post-qualification design & development experience
• Detailed understanding of electronic circuits, components, and architectures
• Experience in analogue and digital hardware and system design
• Experience with electrical CAD tools - schematic capture, simulation, and PCB layout.
• Experience in the medical device, automotive or defense industry
• Experience in leading engineering design of large complex medical device product developments
• Software/Firmware development experience (embedded FW, C, Labview etc)

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 life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.#CochlearCareersHow we recognise your contributionWe want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. 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.comAt 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. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.