Cochlear

Change people’s lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. 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.

About the Role:

Cochlear Limited is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Digital ASIC Architect to join our R&D team in Mechelen, Belgium. As the Principal Digital ASIC Architect, you will be the design authority for Cochlear’s HW Platform and ASIC developments, driving the definition, development, and verification of next-generation digital ASICs for our hearing implantable solutions. This role is critical in shaping the future of Cochlear’s products by defining and developing HW platforms that meet the needs of multiple products and product families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, manage, and develop HW Technology Platforms and ASICs: Set technical direction and drive the development of digital ASIC component architectures for hearing implantable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work with development teams to create HW platform architectures and requirements, ensuring a good partition between custom ASICs, off-the-shelf components, hardware functions, and software/firmware.
• Architectural trade-offs: Make high-quality architectural decisions, balancing flexibility and efficiency, and document them properly.
• Guide and mentor: Lead a team of Analog/Digital and Electrical engineers and ASIC suppliers through the development and verification of platforms and components.
• Technical leadership: Provide technical input, manage dependencies, assess risks, and ensure high-quality design documentation.
• Advance ASIC/HW Platform capability: Champion best practices in ASIC implementation, simulation, verification, and validation.
• Innovation and technology scouting: Research new circuits and systems, contribute to ASIC architecture definition, and explore new technologies for medical purposes.
• Stakeholder management: Develop and maintain effective networks with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with Cochlear’s product roadmap.
• Build a Center of Excellence: Promote re-use and synergies across digital ASIC components and platforms, and drive the digital community of technical experts.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 8-10 years of ASIC design experience in a semiconductor environment.
• Skills:
  • Strong background in system architecture, ASIC architecture, and analog/digital ASIC design.
  • Proficiency in custom ASIC design flow, including analog design, RTL, synthesis, UVM, and IC technologies.
  • Familiarity with low power methodologies, packaging technologies, and ASIC CAD tools.
  • Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration experience and stakeholder management skills.
  • Coaching and mentoring experience.
• Travel: Ability to travel internationally (1-3 times per year).

Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses a “platform mindset” with the ability to drive the technical development of complete platforms for multiple products.
• Experience in medical device development or safety-critical applications.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards.
• Strong interest in continuous learning and staying updated with the latest technology developments.

Why Join Cochlear?

At Cochlear, we are dedicated to helping people hear and be heard. Join us in our mission to innovate and develop state-of-the-art hearing implantable solutions. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact on people’s lives.

What we offer

An attractive remuneration package and flexible extra-legal benefits

An extensive onboarding and training program

An enjoyable work environment with attention to life-work balance and homeworking

A stimulating environment with growth opportunities and opportunity to meet multi-disciplinary colleagues across the globe

This is your chance to be part of a premier organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit our customers every day. Be part of something purposeful and APPLY now by clicking on the link below and see your career grow!

Cochlear Summary

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. 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. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (Baha™).

Equal opportunities

Cochlear is committed to providing equal opportunities to avoid unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. In line with our corporate ethics and statutory obligations we strive to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect - this is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment.