Practical Trainee - Manufacturing Process Development (m/f/d) — Sonova
- Location
- Staefa
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 13 days ago
Role overview
Location: Stäfa, Switzerland Fulltime, 6–9 Months
Our team develops and optimizes manufacturing processes, defines production parameters, supports ongoing products in production, and collaborates closely with manufacturing sites around the world.
In this role, you will support our team in investigating and understanding complex material systems used in hearing aid manufacturing.
- Location: Stäfa, Switzerland Fulltime, 6–9 Months
- Our team develops and optimizes manufacturing processes, defines production parameters, supports ongoing products in production, and collaborates closely with manufacturing sites around the world.
- Your Responsibilities
- Characterize and evaluate material systems, solder joints, and protective coating technologies
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry or a related scientific or engineering discipline
- Strong interest in materials, manufacturing technologies, and laboratory work Analytical and structured way of thinking Independent and proactive working style
Main responsibilities
- Your Responsibilities
- Characterize and evaluate material systems, solder joints, and protective coating technologies
- Support the development of internal testing standards for corrosion protection technologies
- Conduct laboratory experiments, technology analyses, and feasibility studies
- Organize and perform various measurements in our test and analysis laboratory
- Analyze and interpret experimental data and measurement results
- Prepare technical reports and documentation
Key requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree in Materials Science, Physical Chemistry or a related scientific or engineering discipline
- Strong interest in materials, manufacturing technologies, and laboratory work Analytical and structured way of thinking Independent and proactive working style
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English (German is a plus)
- First exposure to laboratory testing and technical documentation
- Knowledge of material characterization methods is a plus 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 can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more – including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, and an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities.
- A hands-on role with real impact on manufacturing processes and product reliability
- Access to modern laboratories and testing equipment #LI-NB1
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Application process
- To strengthen our team, we are looking for a motivated Practical Trainee who is eager to apply scientific knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.
Additional details
- Location: Stäfa, Switzerland Fulltime, 6–9 Months
- Strong interest in materials, manufacturing technologies, and laboratory work Analytical and structured way of thinking Independent and proactive working style
- Knowledge of material characterization methods is a plus
Notes and original content
- Location: Stäfa, Switzerland
- Fulltime, 6–9 Months
- Your Profile
- Strong interest in materials, manufacturing technologies, and laboratory work
- Analytical and structured way of thinking
- Independent and proactive working style
- What We Offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sonova offer for this role?
Sonova lists CHF 62'000 - 94'000 gross per year for this position in Staefa. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sonova offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Sonova during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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