Starkey

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Description

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

This position is responsible for research and development of signal processing algorithms in hearing aids. Principal Signal Processing Research Engineer signifies that at least 50% of the competencies at the Fellow level have been demonstrated.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, conduct, and lead signal processing research and development for hearing aids

• Serve as technical lead in signal processing research and development projects.
• Actively work with product development groups to bring research results to products.
• Generate exemplary technical/research documentation and reports.

Provide technical leadership in research and development activities

• Lead and drive projects and project-groups on signal processing and its applications.
• Mentor and guide junior colleagues.
• Actively monitor, identify, and propose new research and development opportunities.
• Work with the management to maintain and enhance group dynamics and processes

Promote and support research internally and externally

• Participate in and contribute to relevant professional conferences, internal seminars, and knowledge sharing events.
• Promote and participate in internal and external research collaborations
• Lead and contribute to intellectual property related activities, such as patent applications

RESULTS – PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Effectiveness on execution - timeliness
• Problem solving and resolution
• Working with principal investigators: interaction and working relationships
• Conference attendance, presentations, papers, and patents
• Thorough understanding of Starkey procedures and documentation

Other Duties

• Support Starkey Employee Corporate and/or Department Guidelines.
• Check and verify quality.
• Support corporate health and safety objectives.
• React to change productively and handle other essential duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 13 years of applicable experience is required for candidates with a Master’s degree.
• A minimum of 10 years of applicable experience is required for candidates with a Ph.D. degree

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of digital signal processing and its applications required
• Knowledge of audio signal processing required
• Knowledge of biomedical signal processing desirable
• Knowledge of hearing aids desirable
• Knowledge of psychoacoustics is desirable
• Knowledge of acoustics is desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership characteristics
• Exceptional ability for innovation and creativity

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