Hybrid Process Engineer

at Sonova Group

• Job title: Process Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $71,000 - $102,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly, ERP, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Aurora, United States

About the role

• Process Engineer specializing in new product launches and process improvements for manufacturing and service operations at Sonova. Requires strong technical knowledge and project management skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• This position supports Engineering projects focused on new product launches and process improvements for manufacturing and service operations.
• It requires strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, electronic devices, and medical device regulations.
• The Process Engineer will execute projects related to process development, automation, robotics, validation, and reporting while adhering to quality and regulatory standards.
• This role also oversees the quality inspection process for assigned products, driving improvements and making key decisions.
• Closely work with HQ, ME-Manufacturing Engineering Team, and site engineering teams for development and implementation of New or enhanced processes.
• Implement New Processes for service through optimization, improvement, root cause analysis.
• Conduct bench testing on all products, hearing instrument components and processes within the AODC engineering lab.
• Be a Subject Matter expert on end-to-end manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, assembly, Surface coating & curing, Electroacoustic Testing etc.
• Validate processes as needed per the QMS & SOP.
• Create a work instruction, Prepare Layout.
• Leads Service Layout Changes by working with site Engineers and Streamlining the process.
• Reviews and supports Validation of Service processes and changes in the region.
• Own assigned product/process lines from process setup, scale up, sustainment and decision making.
• Responsible for review and release of couple of products daily for quality inspections i.e. one of Sonova product Lyric.
• Be the subject matter expert on assigned processes to resolve any process or material issues tied to the product.
• Sign off on release of products to the next process step through thorough investigation, and analysis.
• Provide guidance to the QA team on do’s and don’ts on inspection processes.
• Maintain internal data collection, perform data analysis, interpret findings and disseminate reports.
• Use the SonovaX tools to help drive Continuous Improvement within manufacturing processes.
• Be part of Kaizens as Engineering representative to help improving operation KPI.
• Recommend Optimal Layouts to improve the manufacturing processes of medical device.
• Evaluate, prototype and develop manufacturing technologies and processes to automate Key process steps in the manufacturing process.
• Develop New process to optimally manufacture electronic hearing aid devices.
• Leverage already existing manufacturing processes from HQ and optimize the manufacturing processes through process development, automation and technology integration.
• Manage Key projects from inception through validation and roll out.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
• Material science knowledge
• 3-4 years’ experience in Process Engineering
• Automation and Robotics Experience
• Proficient in English
• Manufacturing Processes
• Computer experience, working knowledge of Microsoft products including Office, SAP Experience (or other ERP system) a plus
• AutoCAD, Solidworks knowledge is a plus, but not required
• Strong analytical and organizational skill
• Team player and go getter
• A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
• Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform