Battery Engineer
Sonova Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Staefa • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Python
About the role
- Drive the development, system integration, and verification of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and solid state batteries for hearing instruments
- Work hands-on in the battery laboratory, conduct experiments, and analyze test data
- Contribute to advanced battery modeling and charging strategy optimization
- Assess different charging strategies, including ageing effects of Li-ion batteries
- Analyze test data and contribute to the development of battery lifetime prediction models
- Prepare, execute, and analyze cell performance tests
- Support and expand laboratory tools
- Develop, debug, and improve MATLAB/Python scripts for data processing, automation, and reporting
- Maintain and calibrate battery test systems and lab equipment
- Scout and explore new battery technologies for future product generations
- Document results, prepare reports, and support R&D activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
- Strong interest in Li-ion and solid state batteries, electrochemistry, and power management
- Skilled in MATLAB and Python programming (required)
- Practical, hands-on attitude and ability to work on-site in a laboratory setting
- Independent, structured, and reliable work style
- Strong communication skills and team orientation
- Good spoken and written English skills
Benefits
- Real-world experience in advanced battery R&D
- Exposure to industry-grade test systems and analytical tools
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful products improving people’s lives
- A collaborative environment with mentoring from skilled engineers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
battery modelingcharging strategy optimizationdata analysiscell performance testingMATLABPythonbattery lifetime prediction modelsbattery test systems maintenancelaboratory tools supportexperimental design
Soft skills
hands-on attitudeindependent work stylestructured work stylereliable work stylestrong communication skillsteam orientation