Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time. 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 world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing. Job Overview & Purpose Contribute to the development of innovative and life-changing products for hearing-impaired individuals. Design, verify, and support electrical systems across Cochlear’s implantable and sound processor technologies. Work on leading-edge technologies and collaborate across disciplines to ensure high performance, quality, and reliability. Support firmware and automation development for testing and verification. Drive process improvements and stay abreast of global best practices in electronics and medical device development. Generate high quality design documentation for regulators and internal use Accountabilities Accountability 1 - Electronic Design Create circuit schematics and layout PCB components. Build, debug, and characterise prototypes to reduce design iteration costs. Translate product requirements into robust design solutions. Perform circuit simulations and use other tools to achieve first-time-right designs. Collaborate with peers and remote teams for design reviews, PCB layout and manufacturing. Design for manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with standards. Participate in cross-functional integration (ASIC, Systems, Firmware, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Test Systems, etc). Generate and review design documentation (risk analysis, dFMEAs, design descriptions). Contribute to architectural decisions and product requirements. Identify and implement improvements to design control processes. Participate in problem solving and solution brainstorming Work well in a team, communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Accountability 2 - Electronic verification and Introduction into production Verify designs against requirements and specifications. Develop test jigs and automated systems for verification. Write and review verification protocols and reports. Update test firmware and automation scripts (Python or similar). Conduct hazard analysis, FMEAs to support Cochlear’s risk management process Plan and execute EMC/ESD testing to the appropriate standards. Define test methods, limits, and pass criteria for manufacturing. Support production troubleshooting and supplier quality. Assist with manufacturing process optimisation and quality improvement. Ensure safety and efficacy of designs through rigorous testing Accountability 3 - Technology development and Process improvement Research and prototype new technologies for future products. Stay current with global best practices in electronics and development methods. Contribute to product architecture and design decisions. Review competitor IP and generate new IP for Cochlear. Support continuous improvement initiatives across systems and processes. Team Role Individual contributor: 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. Contribute ideas on systems and process methods to improve deliverables. Work safely, complying with all safety procedures, rules, and instructions; and reporting workplace hazards, incidents, or injuries to manager. Minimum Key Incumbent Requirements Required Skills Tertiary qualifications in electrical engineering or equivalent. Strong oral and written communication skills Solid understanding of electronic circuits and components, both analog and digital Experience with electrical CAD tools – schematic capture, simulation and PCB layout. Desired Skills 2 years of electronics design and verification experience. Experience with medical implants or a highly regulated industry (e.g. defense). Experience with audio circuits, RF circuits and wireless communication. Experience with the Altium schematic capture and PCB layout CAD tool. Experience with the Python programming language and embedded firmware. 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. CochlearCareers How we recognise your contribution 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. 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
