Murten, Switzerland

Test & Reliability Engineer (m/f/d)

Are you ready to bring your expertise to a purpose-driven, collaborative environment where your ideas truly matter? We’re looking for a Test and Reliability Engineer within our R&D department (Electronic Systems & RF Team) to help us develop high-quality, reliable hearing device accessories that positively impact lives.

As the Test and Reliability Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our innovation journey ensuring product performance and reliability while empowering cross-functional teams in electronics, RF, and mechanical engineering.

Key responsibilities

Reliability Engineering

• Lead the planning and documentation of reliability initiatives, including Reliability Plans and FMEA
• Serve as a reliability subject matter expert, providing guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Design and conduct lifetime testing for products and components.
• Perform root cause analysis and propose design improvements based on findings.

Hardware Testing

• Take ownership of hardware testing as the HW test manager for various product development projects.
• Develop strategic test plans that accurately reflect real-world conditions, risk factors, and project timelines.
• Coordinate with engineers across electronics, RF, acoustics, and mechanics to ensure comprehensive and insightful testing.
• Utilize Polarion to manage verification plans, test cases, and reporting.
• Support the team in the development of test systems (hardware and software).
• Document the specifications and procedures for test systems.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering or equivalent
• Hands-on experience in electronics development, ideally in hearing technology or miniaturized devices
• Proficient in LabVIEW, TestStand, or Python
• Skilled user of Altium Designer
• Deep understanding of FMEA processes and regulatory requirements, ideally with moderation experience
• Confident working with prototypes, PCBs, and fine-pitched components
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of German and/or French is a plus
• Experience with Minitab, Matlab, and project management skills are advantageous
• Certification in Reliability Engineering or ISTQB Testing is a plus
• Comfortable using tools like Confluence, Jira, and Microsoft Office

Why Join Us?

At Sonova, you’re part of a passionate, global team dedicated to improving lives through technology. We offer career development, flexible work models, and a truly inclusive culture that values diversity. Together, we push boundaries to deliver meaningful innovations.

Ready to Apply?

We welcome your direct application and look forward to exploring how you can contribute to our mission.