Senior Test System Engineer

Use your knowledge and experience in development and design of test systems that contain mechanical and electronic hardware for a world leader and make a difference to people around the world.

The Senior Test System Engineer is responsible for development and improvement of the system and provides leadership in verification activities on component and system level. This applies to new products and accessories, as well as legacy products. The challenge of this role is solve difficult problems and produce solutions outside the standard procedure and to contribute ideas on systems and process methods to improve deliverables.

A Senior Test System Engineer should be able to identify and recommend significant improvement to operational procedures and processes.

Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Test System Engineer to join our Sustaining & Verification team at the Cochlear BAS headquarters located in Mölnlycke, Sweden. Reporting to the Group Manager this role works with suppliers, engineers within the department and cross-functional teams etc. This Senior Test System Engineer role is responsible for; 

• Overall design and development of the test system
• Development of test methods
• Design oversees of verification and validation protocols and reports
• Planning of verification activities and performing tests

In this permanent role you'll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to Cochlear's successful history of innovation by applying your knowledge of test systems engineering. You’ll know you’ve been successful in this role when the test system is deployed and being used continuously by trained operators without issues.

Key Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree and experience
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of product development processes, such as requirement driven development and reliability engineering
• Experience in designing test systems that contain mechanical and electronical hardware
• Knowledge of test methods and specifications
• Acoustical measurement experience is preferable
• C # programming and LabView experience
• NI TestStand experience
• Microsoft development environment experience (Windows Workflow Foundation, VisualStudio)
• Fluent in spoken and written English (operating language of the global company)

Application and information

This is a permanent full time assignment with start day as soon as possible. For more information please contact Anne Thurén (Group Manager), 031- 792 45 07 or Cecilia Glittsjö (HR Recruitment), 031-7924639.

If you find the role challenging and interesting, please apply by using the apply button below. We would like to have your application as soon as possible, no later than the 7 April, 2013. Interviews will be held continuously.

About Cochlear:

Cochlear Limited is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions and is a top 100 global medical device company. Our global product range includes the world’s leading cochlear implant systems and the most advanced bone conduction hearing solutions. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

Cochlear’s global headquarters is located on the campus of Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia to enable links to world leading hearing science research. A success story in the commercialisation of R&D, Cochlear has a 70% share of the global market, employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, operates directly in over 20 countries and sells in over 100 countries. Over 250,000 people across more than 100 countries now experience hearing as a recipient of a Cochlear hearing solution. Cochlear can offer:

• The Work - A high impact job supporting world leading technology
• The Organisation – A global leader in active implantable medical device hearing technology
• The Opportunity – To make a difference to the quality of people’s lives

Working at Cochlear’s BAS:

Cochlear BAS is a division of Cochlear Ltd and the world leader in bone conduction hearing solutions. Situated in Mölnlycke, outside Gothenburg, Sweden, the head office employs approximately 200 people whose responsibilities include research, product design and development, marketing, quality and regulatory, manufacturing, distribution and administration for all the Baha® and Vistafix® products. Cochlear Bone Anchored Solutions AB offers you a modern environment in which you can work with passionate professionals to apply your specialist expertise and skills to bring the most advanced technologies to the market.

As a world-leader in innovative medical devices, Cochlear encourages continuous learning and career development for employees globally. Visit