Micro Power Development Engineer
Department: Engineering
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports To: VP, Core Technology
Position Summary:
Responsible for the research, development, identifying, recommending, and qualifying aspects of the new rechargeable battery for hearing aid applications, in accordance with the technical specifications provided by the Zounds design team.
Primary Responsibility:
Conducts applied research for new rechargeable battery in hearing aid applications.
Coordinates the internal and external resources required for a successful implementation and qualification of new battery in Zounds’ new products.
Performs highly complicated and diversified engineering, research, and development and applies appropriate new product development tools such as advanced electrical modeling, electrochemical modeling, FMEA, DOE and statistical evaluation methods.
Interface with vendors, product design, and oversee manufacturing facilities to provide customer samples.
Act as primary liaison with vendors for product technical issues.
Test and evaluate new products as well as competitive products.
Propose recommendations to increase product performance and reliability.
Work with internal and external reliability personnel to define reliability test on new products.
Propose recommendations to improve product design
Education, Training and Experience:
BS Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or Engineering.
Advanced degree preferred with minimum 5 years experience.
Strong background and knowledge of batteries and electrochemical energy storage systems.
Must have significant experience in rechargeable battery development at the research, engineering or manufacturing level.
Strong degree of independence with excellent communication skills to work effectively in an interdisciplinary and international project team.
International travel and/or assignment possible.
Other Requirements:
Employees are required to comply with all company uniform, appearance, hygiene and health standards.
Employees are expected to carry out all reasonable requests by managers/supervisors, which the employee is capable of performing.
Employees must be motivated and self-starters and be able to work aggressive schedules.
To apply for this position, please complete our Employment Application Form found here.