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Senior Engineer, Electrical Sustaining

Sonova USA Inc.
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Valencia
Mar 03, 2026
Who we are At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them. Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change, Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters. Valencia (CA), United States Senior Engineer, Electrical Sustaining 162054 The Senior Sustaining Electrical Engineer plays a critical role in driving longterm improvements to our Class III active implantable medical devices. This position leads sustaining engineering initiatives that enhance product reliability, reduce cost, improve manufacturability, and resolve quality issues. You'll work across the full lifecycle of improvement projects-from concept through validation and implementation-while collaborating closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and strategic suppliers. This is an opportunity to apply deep electrical engineering expertise to products that directly impact patient lives, while shaping the future of our implant and external device technologies. Responsibilities: Lead electrical design solutions for sustaining and continuous improvement projects, from concept through implementation. Manage project schedules, risks, and communication to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Conduct rootcause analysis and implement electrical design improvements to enhance reliability and performance. Drive PCB/PCBA cost, quality, and manufacturability improvements, including supplier collaboration and DFM activities. Create and manage Engineering Change Orders, including schematic, layout, drawing, and BOM updates. Develop and execute test procedures and reports to support verification and validation activities. Partner with crossfunctional teams-including R&D, Design Assurance, Manufacturing, and suppliers-to support ongoing operations and product enhancements More about you: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; master's degree preferred 5+ years of experience in product development and/or manufacturing, ideally in medical devices, electromechanical systems, or small consumer electronics Strong ability to design, analyze, and troubleshoot hybrid RF/analog/digital electronic systems Handson experience with PCB/PCBA design, fabrication processes, and microelectronics Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and related tools Familiarity with programming environments (e.g., C, C#, LabView, Python) for automation and hardware debugging Experience with FMEA, CAPA, and DFM processes Proficient in Altium and Microsoft Office; experience with Oracle PLM preferred Strong communication, teamwork, and problemsolving skills; able to adapt to shifting priorities A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you! We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered. Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact What we offer: Medical, dental and vision coverage* Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts TeleHealth options 401k plan with company match* Company paid life/ad&d insurance Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD) STD LTD Buy-ups available Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage Legal/ID Theft Assistance PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays* Paid parental bonding leave Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more) Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities Tuition reimbursement Hearing aid discount for employees and family Internal social recognition platform D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups *Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location. This role's pay range is between: $82,000 - $100,000. This role is also bonus eligible. 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 market place. 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.