Power Management Engineer (80%-100%) (m/f/d)
About this role
Research & Development delivers hearing solutions and services for people with hearing loss, hearing care professionals, and further related people, in the form of hearing instruments, accessories, web services, mobile applications, and PC software.
As a Power Management Engineer, you will hold a pivotal role in enabling the industry‑leading AI hearing functions that define our next‑generation products. You are the one who ensures that cutting‑edge intelligence is not only possible, but reliably powered every moment. This position sits at the crossroads of multiple technical domains: electronic design, battery innovation, and embedded software, offering a uniquely dynamic environment where your decisions directly shape performance, efficiency, and user experience. It is a role for someone who wants to be at the technological core, driving the energy systems that make advanced hearing AI truly come alive.
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More about the role
- Design, develop, and optimize battery and power management systems for hearing instruments and charging solutions
- Specify, integrate, and validate power management circuits for rechargeable and non-rechargeable battery systems
- Evaluate, specify, integrate, and optimize Power Management ICs (PMICs) and related power conversion architectures for future hearing instruments and charging systems
- Define and implement battery management algorithms and power strategies, including State of Charge and State of Health estimation, charging behavior, protection mechanisms, and energy optimization
- Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware teams to ensure robust integration of battery and power management functions into the overall hearing instrument and charger architecture
- Develop and validate electrical and system-level models for power consumption, load profiles, and battery behavior under different operating conditions
- Analyze and debug complex power-related system issues, driving root-cause identification and resolution
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of power management platforms, methods, and development processes, and stay informed about emerging technologies and trends
- Evaluate emerging power management technologies and energy management concepts to support future product generations
More about you
- Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field
- Proven experience in the design of power management systems for low-power embedded devices, including DC/DC conversion, load switches, charging circuits, and energy-efficient architectures
- Experience with rechargeable and non-rechargeable battery technologies, as well as a strong understanding of system-level behavior, load profiling, power consumption analysis, and battery aging effects
- Hands-on experience with electrical characterization, laboratory measurements, and data-driven validation of power systems
- Strong programming skills in Python for data analysis, automation, and model development; MATLAB is a plus
- Experience in optimizing ultra-low-power systems under strict energy and size constraints is an asset
- Experience in debugging complex power-related issues in low-power applications and charging systems is an asset
- Structured, proactive, and quality-conscious working style, with the ability to bring forward innovative ideas and collaborate effectively in a distributed, diverse environment
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
More about what we offer
As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both your professional and personal development, and there are exceptional growth opportunities with individual development plans.
Employment level 80-100%.
Application process
Magdalena Suszek, Talent Acquisition Partner, is looking forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, references, and certificates) via our online job application platform.
For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.
Company at a glance
Around 25% of the world’s population is living with hearing loss. At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and lives a life without limitations. From personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to audiological care services, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Our product brands – Phonak, Unitron, Sennheiser (under license), and Advanced Bionics – create compelling new products to offer the optimal solution for an ever growing consumer base through our globally diversified sales and distribution channels, including our well established global audiological care business. With a presence in over 100 countries and more than 19,000 employees, we leverage our global infrastructure and local roots. We aim for an inclusive work environment and culture that fosters a good balance of family and work-life for everyone. Our workforce is made up of 110 nationalities across 4 generations.
In 2006, Sonova founded the non-profit Hear the World Foundation, which seeks to give children living with hearing loss access to audiological care in low- to middle-income countries.
Top Benefits
- Flexible Hybrid Working Model
- Professional Development Training
- Personal Development Training
- Individual Development Plans
- Growth Opportunities
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