Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It's an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.
Cochlear is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer based in our Macquarie Office. In this role, you will be responsible for leading systems engineering activities, ensuring successful product design and implementation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that make a real impact on the lives of our recipients.
The Opportunity
Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time Systems Engineer based in our Macquarie, Sydney office. In this role, the successful Systems Engineer will contribute to the development of medical devices, focusing on systems engineering activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful delivery of new features. This role offers the chance to gain experience in the highly regulated medical device industry while working with advanced technology in an impactful and meaningful way.
Responsibilities include:
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Own and/or contribute to systems engineering activities on product and system projects.
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Perform product/system-level design and manage requirements and requirement traceability.
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Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure product/system performance and functionality.
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Write quality documentation for regulatory submissions and approvals.
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Drive cross-functional issue resolution, considering both technical details and big-picture trade-offs.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of product standards compliance.
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Provide leadership and structure to feature teams to ensure the timely delivery of features and system requirements.
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Champion systems thinking and contribute to process improvements to enhance product innovation and development efficiency.
What makes this opportunity unique?
This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, where you will directly contribute to the development of groundbreaking medical technologies that make a real difference in people's lives. You will have the opportunity to expand your technical and design skills while collaborating with experts from a variety of disciplines, allowing you to broaden your knowledge and experience in the highly regulated medical device industry. This is a unique chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare solutions for hearing-impaired individuals.
About You
To add value to Cochlear in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential:
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Engineering/Science degree (Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Biomedical or Systems engineering preferred).
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2 years post-qualification engineering experience in a R&D environment preferably with high-tech products.
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Understanding of systems engineering principles, methods and tools that are appropriate for the development of medical devices.
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Ability to communicate effectively (and adjust communication style as needed) with cross-functional teams at various levels.
Ideal:
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Experience in implant development or in the highly regulated industry e.g., medical devices.
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Experience working in Agile product development.
Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry's best clinical, research and support networks. That's why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life's opportunities.
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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How we recognise your contribution
We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.
For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.
