Process Engineer; Aurora; IL

Process Engineer (Aurora (IL), United States) at Sonova AG

Aurora, IL, United States

This position supports engineering initiatives related to new product launches and improvements to manufacturing and warehouse processes across New and Service operations. The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, electronic devices, and engineering within a regulated medical device environment. The Process Engineer will execute projects involving process improvement, process development, NPI, automation, robotics, validation, and reporting, in alignment with quality and regulatory standards.

The role is based in Aurora, IL, and requires approximately 30% travel to regional sites in Mexico, Canada, and Brazil, with occasional global travel as needed.

• Closely work with HQ, ME-Manufacturing Engineering Team, and site engineering teams for development and implementation of new or enhanced processes
• Implement new processes for service through optimization, improvement, root cause analysis.
• Conduct bench testing on all products, hearing instrument components and processes within the AODC engineering lab
• Be a subject matter expert on end‑to‑end manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, assembly, surface coating & curing, electroacoustic testing etc.
• Validate processes as needed per the QMS & SOP
• Create work instructions, prepare layout
• Lead service layout changes by working with site engineers and streamlining the process
• Review and support validation of service processes and changes in the region

• Own assigned product/process lines from process set‑up, scale up, sustainment and decision making
• Responsible for review and release of couple of products daily for quality inspections i.e. one of Sonova product Lyric
• Be the subject matter expert on assigned processes to resolve any process or material issues tied to the product
• Sign off on release of products to the next process step through thorough investigation and analysis
• Provide guidance to the QA team on do’s and don’ts on inspection processes

• Maintain internal data collection, perform data analysis, interpret findings and disseminate reports
• Use Sonova
  
  X tools to help drive continuous improvement within manufacturing processes
• Be part of Kaizens as engineering representative to help improving operation KPI
• Recommend optimal layouts to improve the manufacturing processes of medical devices

• Evaluate, prototype and develop manufacturing technologies and processes to automate key process steps in the manufacturing process
• Develop new process to optimally manufacture electronic hearing aid devices
• Leverage existing manufacturing processes from HQ and optimize the manufacturing processes through process development, automation and technology integration

• Manage key projects from inception through validation and roll out

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering
• Material science knowledge
• 3‑4 years experience in process engineering
• Automation and robotics experience

• Proficient in English
• Manufacturing processes
• Computer experience, working knowledge of Microsoft products including Office, SAP Experience (or other ERP system) a plus
• AutoCAD, Solidworks knowledge is a plus, but not required
• Strong analytical and organizational skill
• Team player and go‑getter

Minimum of 200 Mb/sec download and 10 Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• Tele Health options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/accident & disability insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/disability coverage available
• Company paid short/long‑term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital indemnity coverage
• Legal/ assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating diversity day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid…