AddressCochlear 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 Opportunity
Cochlear has an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer based in our Macquarie, Sydney office on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. In this role, the successful Senior Electrical Engineer will contribute to bring the next generation of life changing hearing devices to market by designing and developing active implantable electronics..
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate cross-functionally and remove boundaries to ensure designs integrate with other functions (ASIC, FW, mechanical, manufacturing, production test systems etc)
- Maintain close communication with project managers, working to achieve agreed deliverable dates, scope, and cost to enable successful project delivery.
- Write and review design documentation (including risk analysis, failure analysis, dFMEAs, design descriptions, verification protocols and reports) such that Cochlear design procedures are adhered to, and design knowledge is maintained.
- Perform verification of electronic designs against requirements and functional specifications to guarantee that product development outcomes are met.
- Research and investigate new concepts and technologies which enable Cochlear to maintain its place as the technology leader for hearing solutions.
What makes this opportunity unique?
This role will support process improvements to help Cochlear maintain effective and efficient research and development procedures. It will further work on leading-edge technologies to support the growth of Cochlear as a global industry leader in research and innovation.
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:
Essential
Required Skills
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- At least 5 years of electronics design and verification experience
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good understanding of electronic circuits and components, both analog and digital
- Proactive and able to self-manage multiple tasks and milestones.
- Experience with electrical CAD tools - schematic capture, simulation, and PCB layout
Desired Skills
- Experience with medical implants or a highly regulated industry e.g., defense
- Experience with audio circuits
- Experience with RF circuits and wireless communication
- Experience with the Python programming language and embedded firmware in general
- Experience managing external suppliers and contractors.
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.
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How we recognise your contribution
We 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.com
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. 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.
