Hybrid Environmental Test Engineer

at Sonova Group

• Job title: Environmental Test Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Staefa, Switzerland

About the role

• Environmental Test Engineer ensuring quality and reliability for hearing solutions at Sonova. Collaborating on advanced materials analyses and compliance to standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute advanced materials analyses, accelerated aging tests, and failure analyses using chemical and physical methods
• Prepare samples, set up test equipment, and monitor the progress of environmental tests
• Interpret test results, identify root causes, and provide actionable recommendations to development and production teams
• Develop and validate new test methods, while continuously improving existing processes to meet evolving product requirements
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards for environmental testing
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and support to lab operators

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field (FH, BSc, MSc)
• Solid experience in laboratory testing, method development, and data interpretation
• Familiarity with reliability engineering and environmental stress testing is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and electronics is a plus
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Range of employee benefits including sports and cultural activities
• Excellent food facilities
• Open corporate culture with flat hierarchies