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.

Role Overview

Cochlear is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Test Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, implementation, and verification of manufacturing test systems for our sound processors, accessories, and implants. This role is critical to ensuring product quality, safety, and efficiency in production through robust and innovative test solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Test Systems Design & Development

• Design and develop electrical test systems tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Create efficient test system designs by interpreting product schematics, electrical requirements, and mechanical drawings.
• Engineer electronic hardware for test platforms and custom fixtures, and/or develop test software. solutions.
• Coordinate the full lifecycle of test system development—from design and verification to production implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, firmware, mechanical, systems) to define and validate product test requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and process to develop fit for purpose systems that are efficient, stable and sustainable.
• Provide expert feedback on testability to design teams and contribute to next-generation test system prototypes.
• Adhere to Cochlear’s proprietary Electrical Test System Design and Verification procedures.

2. Verification & Validation

• Own the verification and validation (V&V) of test systems to ensure safety, efficacy, and efficiency.
• Develop and execute V&V protocols aligned with manufacturing requirements.

3. Technical Documentation

• Translate product test requirements into actionable test system specifications.
• Manage and document change requests and process updates.
• Track and resolve test system issues using JIRA.
• Deliver comprehensive documentation including development plans, verification protocols, reports, and change notes.
• Ensure timely review and approval of all technical documents.

4. Team Collaboration & Contribution

• Deliver effective test solutions aligned with project milestones.
• Manage competing priorities and maintain focus on deliverables.
• Demonstrate initiative, problem-solving, and peer collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and uphold safety and quality standards.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Possess minimum of 7 – 12 years of experience with proven proficiency in test system development, V&V, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in test system engineering, including: Electronic hardware and instrumentation design with strong fundamentals in Circuit design and layout, Schematic reading, Analog/digital design, PCBA and control circuitry.
• Test software development (LabView, Python, C#) is ideal to have.
• Experience with electrical test instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, multimeters, etc.)
• Strong understanding of analog and digital hardware design.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation.
• Proven expertise in verifying production test systems for electronic products.

Desired skills:

• Experience in system improvement, optimization, and maintenance of test systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex systems.
• Familiarity with regulated environments such as medical device manufacturing.

Why Join Cochlear?

• Be part of a global leader in hearing solutions.
• Work on cutting-edge technology that transforms lives.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and innovators.
• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused work culture.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Cochlear Malaysia provides shared services to support Cochlear’s global operations. The growing team of professionals in Malaysia provides critical support in areas such as IT infrastructure and applications, development and testing, business intelligence development and support, procurement, customer service, service and repairs and returned device analysis engineering.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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