R&D Battery Engineer (m/f/d) — Sonova
- Location
- Staefa
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
At Sonova, we believe breakthrough products start with breakthrough technologies.
As an R&D Battery Engineer , you will drive battery innovation across our Hearing Instruments and Charging Systems, bringing next-generation energy solutions from technology scouting to product integration.
This is a unique opportunity to combine deep battery expertise with innovation, engineering, and data-driven development.
- At Sonova, we believe breakthrough products start with breakthrough technologies.
- As an R&D Battery Engineer , you will drive battery innovation across our Hearing Instruments and Charging Systems, bringing next-generation energy solutions from technology scouting to product integration.
Application process
- statistical methods and use Design of Experiments (DoE) to analyze complex engineering data, optimize battery performance, and support robust, data-driven decision-making
- Stay at the forefront of battery innovation and translate emerging technologies into competitive product solutions More about you
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
- Proven experience in battery technology development within medical devices, consumer electronics, wearables, automotive, or another high-tech industry
- Experience working with battery suppliers and introducing new battery technologies into products.
- Good understanding of Battery Management Systems (BMS), battery modeling, charging strategies, and battery estimation algorithms such as State of Charge (SoC) and State of Health (SoH)
- Deep understanding of battery technologies, electrochemistry, battery manufacturing processes, reliability, aging mechanisms, and verification methodologies
- Strong Python programming skills for engineering automation and data analysis
Additional details
- Working in a highly collaborative and regulated medical device environment, you will help shape the battery technologies powering the next generation of hearing solutions and chargers and improving the lives of millions of people worldwide More about the role
- Apply statistical methods and use Design of Experiments (DoE) to analyze complex engineering data, optimize battery performance, and support robust, data-driven decision-making
- Stay at the forefront of battery innovation and translate emerging technologies into competitive product solutions
- Strong communication skills and team orientation Fluent spoken and written English More about what we offer
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful products improving people’s lives A collaborative environment with mentoring from skilled engineers Application process
Notes and original content
- Working in a highly collaborative and regulated medical device environment, you will help shape the battery technologies powering the next generation of hearing solutions and chargers and improving the lives of millions of people worldwide
- More about the role
- More about you
- Strong communication skills and team orientation
- Fluent spoken and written English
- More about what we offer
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful products improving people’s lives
- A collaborative environment with mentoring from skilled engineers
- 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?
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