Staefa, Switzerland

Environmental Testing Lab Professional

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Purpose of the Job

In this role, you will carry out environmental and material tests, document results, and support the smooth operation of our laboratory. As part of our R&D Hardware Development Services team, you will help ensure that our hearing devices meet high standards for quality and reliability This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, follows clear procedures, and wants to contribute to the development of products that make a real difference in people’s lives.

More About the role

• Execute standard materials analyses, accelerated ageing tests, and failure analyses according to established procedures.
• Prepare samples, set up test equipment, and monitor test progress.
• Record and maintain accurate test data and documentation.
• Support lab maintenance tasks (e.g., preparation of standard solutions, equipment cleaning and maintenance).
• Assist engineers in implementing new test methods and troubleshooting issues.
• Other duties as assigned

More about you

• Completed vocational training or equivalent experience in a technical or laboratory-related field.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment is an advantage, but motivated career starters are welcome.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow standard operating procedures accurately.
• Willingness to learn new methods and support continuous improvement.
• English for daily work; German is a plus but not mandatory.

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.

Jessica Vasquez, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (including cover letter, CV, references, and certificates) via our online application platform.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the marketplace. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.

Please note: We only consider direct applications for this position.