WS Audiology

Formed in 2019 through the merger of Sivantos and Widex, WS Audiology combines over 140 years of experience in pioneering better solutions to help people with hearing loss. With a passion for impact, our 11.000 employees are committed to achieving our purpose: wonderful sound for all. 

With brands like Signia, Widex, Audio Service, Rexton and Vibe, and with diverse assets across wholesale retail, online, managed care and diagnostic solutions, we are active in over 125 markets. Going beyond together, we achieve annual revenues of around EUR 2 billion.

As a global leader, our ambition is to unlock human potential by making wonderful sound part of everyone’s life.

Learn about us on www.wsa.com and take a look at why you will love working here:

The Team

This team is part of R&D where two types of software products are developed. One is audiological fitting applications used at hearing care centers to adjust hearing aids. The other is mobile apps for hearing aid users to control their hearing aids and support their lives.

The Role

As a Test Engineer or Tester for Reliability Test Team within System Integration and Test in Erlangen you will be focusing on the reliability testing (RTT) of hearing aid components and final hearing devices. The team consist of a group of highly skilled, dedicated and experienced Testers and Engineers. You will work closely with our global team, Product Managers, Innovation team, Mechanical Design team and many more.

You will report to our Head of System Integration and Test Erlangen. 

In this role you will have the following responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and execute reliability tests on device and component level
  
• Evaluate the test results and document them as required for the projects 
• Suggest new test-tools, methods and equipment following the quality standards and expert analysis
• Implement the test setup as per the quality standards
• Maintain and calibrate the test and measurement equipment

Requirements

 We are looking for a motivated colleague for an exciting job opportunity on mechanical testing area. You are a strong communicator and a team player, who seeks constructive discussions with your colleagues. Creativity, attention to detail, and a collaborative attitude are part of your strengths.

You most likely fit the following profile:

• Successfully completed training as a state-certified technical engineer or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or similar disciplines
• Good analytical skills, structured and reliable in the way you work
• Self-confident and have a can-do attitude, which enables you to work independently
• Setting high standards for yourself and others, and take pride in delivering quality
• High flexibility in working mindset to understand various stakeholder attitudes and priorities
• German language skills desirable

Our corporate language is English, so you need to be confident in English, both verbally and in writing.

What we offer 

We are driven by innovation and development so working with us is a constant learning curve. You will be located in our site in Erlangen, Germany with dynamic and progressive colleagues, who are highly skilled and empathetic. 

We offer flexible working times & opportunities for working from home. You can always get free coffee at the office. We are part of the IG Metall tariff agreement offering attractive compensation and further benefits like contributions to the company pension plan or child-care.

Join WS Audiology

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please submit your application stating your earliest starting date and your salary expectations and we will get back to you as soon as possible.