Process Engineer

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Aurora, IL

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.

Based in Aurora, IL (USA), the position requires up to 25% travel across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and occasional global travel.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Process Ownership:

• 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

Process Improvement:

• Maintain internal data collection, perform data analysis, interpret findings and disseminate reports
• Use the Sonova
  
  X 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.

Process Development:

• 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.

Project Management:

• Manage Key projects from inception through validation and roll out

More about you:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering
• Material science knowledge
• 3-4 years’ experience in Process Engineering
• Automation and Robotics Experience
• Manufacturing Processes
• Computer experience, working…