Electrical Engineer II - Electroacoustic Engineering

Are you ready to be a driving force in the future of hearing technology? In this role, you'll take charge of designing next-generation hearing aids, from Behind-the-Ear (BTE) to Custom In-the-Ear (ITE) models, ensuring they meet top standards for performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness. As a key contributor to the Electrical Engineering team, you'll collaborate across departments, taking on everything from technical project planning and risk assessment to creating best-in-class, innovative designs. If you’re a creative, technically skilled professional with a passion for continuous improvement and teamwork, this is your chance to leave a lasting impact in the hearing aid industry!

At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.   

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here’s a video about the people behind Starkey’s groundbreaking innovation: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0 

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

As an Electrical Engineer in Starkey’s Hardware Development Group, you will develop new cutting-edge hearing aids and accessories. Gain hands-on experience with next-gen integrated circuits and packaging, MEMS sensors, rigid and flex board routing, along with the latest electrical simulation tools. You will design products that make lasting improvements to millions around the world. Working in multiple dynamic and cross-functional teams, our Research and Development projects will take you from concept, through prototyping, to validation, and finally to production. Along the way, you will be expected to engage, contribute, and lead as a subject matter expert in realms of electrical design, circuit layout, sensor integration, validation planning & testing, design for manufacturing, and production support. Given the right candidate, we will provide mentorships for all that you’ll need to excel at this role. We hope you can join us to make Starkey "Better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today!"

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Work as an effective member of a cross-functional team on multiple projects.
• Decipher complex and extensive requirements, identify risks, resolve design limitations, and create mitigation plans.
• Research, test, integrate, and validate new electrical components for product integration
• Design ridge/flexible circuit boards via schematic capture and layout tools.
• Create and execute electrical test plans; analyze results; present reports for broad audiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/electromagnetic performance issues.
• Design for manufacturing and provide ongoing product support.
• Create documentation for design decisions, working processes, and test results.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• BSEE 2 year of experience or MSEE 0 years of experience

Experience

• Entry-level proficiency with schematic and layout CAD packages
  • Mentor Graphics DxDesigner and/or Altium Designer preferred
• Entry to Intermediate level proficiency with analog and mixed signal design
• Working knowledge and previous experience with design using sensors
  • MEMS, Optical, Temp, Gyro
• Basic knowledge and previous experience of designing with microcontrollers, DSP, SoC
• Entry-level proficiency with circuit simulation tools

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Proficiency with schematic and layout CAD packages. (required for Engineer II)
• Proficiency with circuit simulation tools. (required for Engineer II)
• Proficiency with printed circuit board analysis software and tools. (required for Engineer II)
• Intermediate working knowledge of DSP technology. (required for Engineer II)
• Intermediate working knowledge of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog circuits. (required for Engineer II)
• Intermediate knowledge of acoustics and hearing aid design.
• Intermediate knowledge of product development best practices (i.e. DFM, DOE, DFMEA, Lean PD, EMC, etc.). (required for Engineer II)

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Proven self-motivation and able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Interests in acoustics & music

Equipment Operation

• Various test equipment, acoustic test chambers, audio analyzers, O-scopes, DVOM’s, power supplies, personal computers, etc.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target pay rate for this position is between $78,540 – $105,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401 (k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, 8 days/hours of paid sick and safe time, and 6 paid holidays annually.  

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Salary : $78,540 - $105,000