Power Management Engineer (80%-100%) (m/f/d) — Sonova
- Location
- Staefa
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Research & Development delivers hearing solutions and services for people with hearing loss, hearing care professionals, and further related people, in the form of hearing instruments, accessories, web services, mobile applications, and PC software.
As a Power Management Engineer, you will hold a pivotal role in enabling the industry‑leading AI hearing functions that define our next‑generation products. You are the one who ensures that cutting‑edge intelligence is not only possible, but reliably powered every moment. This position sits at the crossroads of multiple technical domains: electronic design, battery innovation, and embedded software, offering a uniquely dynamic environment where your decisions directly shape performance, efficiency, and user experience. It is a role for someone who wants to be at the technological core, driving the energy systems that make advanced hearing AI truly come alive.
- Design, develop, and optimize battery and power management systems for hearing instruments and charging solutions
- Specify, integrate, and validate power management circuits for rechargeable and non-rechargeable battery systems
- Evaluate, specify, integrate, and optimize Power Management ICs (PMICs) and related power conversion architectures for future hearing instruments and charging systems
- Define and implement battery management algorithms and power strategies, including State of Charge and State of Health estimation, charging behavior, protection mechanisms, and energy optimization
- Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware teams to ensure robust integration of battery and power management functions into the overall hearing instrument and charger architecture
- Develop and validate electrical and system-level models for power consumption, load profiles, and battery behavior under different operating conditions
- Analyze and debug complex power-related system issues, driving root-cause identification and resolution
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of power management platforms, methods, and development processes, and stay informed about emerging technologies and trends
Application process
- Research & Development delivers hearing solutions and services for people with hearing loss, hearing care professionals, and further related people, in the form of hearing instruments, accessories, web services, mobile applications, and PC software.
- As a Power Management Engineer, you will hold a pivotal role in enabling the industry‑leading AI hearing functions that define our next‑generation products.
- You are the one who ensures that cutting‑edge intelligence is not only possible, but reliably powered every moment.
- This position sits at the crossroads of multiple technical domains: electronic design, battery innovation, and embedded software, offering a uniquely dynamic environment where your decisions directly shape performance, efficiency, and user experience.
- It is a role for someone who wants to be at the technological core, driving the energy systems that make advanced hearing AI truly come alive. More about the role
- Design, develop, and optimize battery and power management systems for hearing instruments and charging solutions
- Specify, integrate, and validate power management circuits for rechargeable and non-rechargeable battery systems
- Evaluate, specify, integrate, and optimize Power Management ICs (PMICs) and related power conversion architectures for future hearing instruments and charging systems
Additional details
- It is a role for someone who wants to be at the technological core, driving the energy systems that make advanced hearing AI truly come alive. More about the role
- Evaluate emerging power management technologies and energy management concepts to support future product generations
- Strong programming skills in Python for data analysis, automation, and model development;
- Structured, proactive, and quality-conscious working style, with the ability to bring forward innovative ideas and collaborate effectively in a distributed, diverse environment Fluent in English (spoken and written) More about what we offer Application process
Notes and original content
- It is a role for someone who wants to be at the technological core, driving the energy systems that make advanced hearing AI truly come alive.
- More about the role
- More about you
- MATLAB is a plus
- Structured, proactive, and quality-conscious working style, with the ability to bring forward innovative ideas and collaborate effectively in a distributed, diverse environment
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- More about what we offer
- Application process
Questions about this listing
What salary does Sonova offer for this role?
Sonova lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 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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