Who we are
In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, we - through our core business brands Phonak, Unitron, Sennheiser, Advanced Bionics and AudioNova - develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.
Audiological Research Engineer
In our R&D group, we develop hearing solutions and services for hearing impaired people and hearing care professionals in the form of hearing instruments, accessories, web services, mobile applications and PC software. We continuously seek the edge of current technologies to go beyond.
In a multidisciplinary team of audiological researchers and engineers, you will drive functional innovation in the audiological performance domain, support platform development and product management, and evaluate user benefits of new AI capabilities. This role combines experimental design, prototype development, and collaboration across audiologists, clinicians, and engineers to translate research into deployable features.
More about the role :
· Design and analyze experiments using clinical and biomedical data; collaborate with audiologists, clinicians, and engineers to translate research into deployable tools.
· Contribute to prototypes and the integration of innovative functions into future product platforms and services.
· Contribute to the development of new test methods to validate audiological concepts
· Evaluate the AI feature by performing technical measurements in the lab, small studies with actual expert listeners and handling the clinical documentation side for the studies
· Stay current with state-of-the-art ML, AI, and audio signal processing research.
· Support knowledge transfer to product teams, clarify requirements, and help translate prototypes into commercial features.
· Support the design, coordination, and monitoring of clinical studies (internal and with external collaborators)
· Analyze results and formulate proposals for implementation in our products and systems
More about you :
· Master's degree in engineering, audiology, computer science, physics, or related natural sciences; PhD in a related field is a plus
· At least 2 years of development experience using Python or similar programming languages
· Strong background in signal processing and its application to audio or audiology data
· Experience in developing functionality for medical devices or in performing diagnostic hearing testing & fitting of hearing devices is an advantage
· Familiarity with large-scale data processing or statistical analysis is a plus
· Profound Knowledge in evaluation methods (HI verification, electroacoustic performance, subjective testing), fitting procedures, implementing and recording technical measurements in the lab
· Knowledge of audiological acoustics, psychoacoustics normal and hearing impaired
· Basic knowledge of deep learning
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high-quality awareness
· Very good English skills in both verbal and written communication and good German or French in verbal communication is a plus
More about what we offer :
As one of the world's leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we're committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.
· Master's degree in engineering, audiology, computer science, physics, or related natural sciences; PhD in a related field is a plus
· At least 2 years of development experience using Python or similar programming languages
· Strong background in signal processing and its application to audio or audiology data
· Experience in developing functionality for medical devices or in performing diagnostic hearing testing & fitting of hearing devices is an advantage
· Familiarity with large-scale data processing or statistical analysis is a plus
· Profound Knowledge in evaluation methods (HI verification, electroacoustic performance, subjective testing), fitting procedures, implementing and recording technical measurements in the lab
· Knowledge of audiological acoustics, psychoacoustics normal and hearing impaired
· Basic knowledge of deep learning
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high-quality awareness
· Very good English skills in both verbal and written communication and good German or French in verbal communication is a plus
As one of the world's leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we're committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.