Job no: 609992
Work type: Permanent
Location: Mechelen
Categories: Engineering, Western Europe, People Manager
Work type: Permanent
Location: Mechelen
Categories: Engineering, Western Europe, People Manager
This is a key
role for the signal path development for Implantable Hearing Solutions. Signal
path for our Smart implants are increasingly important and this is a key
position leading both the team and projects in this complex space.
Based in
Mechelen, the Cochlear Technology Centre is Cochlear’s largest Research &
Development department outside Australia. Our enthusiastic colleagues work in a
multidisciplinary setting to develop new technologies, products and manufacturing
processes that will be used to develop new ground-breaking hearing implant
systems. Close links of collaboration exist between our centre and leading
technology providers and universities over Europe. Our team is characterised by
a familiar, informal and dynamic culture.
Cochlear is the
global market leader in implantable hearing solutions for patients with a
disabling hearing loss. Thanks to our expertise and dedication, more than
450.000 patients have stepped through the door of the hearing world. With the
current low take up of hearing implants, the growth potential of the company is
bright.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Managing Signal Processing Firmware Team deliverables; ensuring a
clear vision and aligning signal processing technology development with
long term roadmaps, execute verification and validation plans and provide
reports.
- Managing Signal processing Firmware Team development and processes;
mentoring and developing team members and ensuring continuous review of
processes.
- Firmware Technology: championing firmware innovation and IP
generation, reviewing and applying international standards, contribute to
architecture and problem solving.
- Project Manager: managing key projects, ensuring technical integration
is well managed, identify clear communication lines and manage
stakeholders.
Key Requirements:
- University degree in science or engineering
- Experience in firmware development, in particular
- Signal processing firmware
- Embedded Firmware
- Python, C, Assembler Languages (ASM)
- Experience in leading small teams of engineers
- Experience in managing all aspects of firmware projects, from
requirements gathering up to release verification.
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in the English
language.
Keywords:
firmware, embedded firmware, software, embedded software, signal processing,
medical devices, team leader, digital signal processor.
General:
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. Our employees
tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the
opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as
we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And
Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions
including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (Baha™).
Equal
opportunities
Cochlear is
committed to providing equal opportunities to avoid unlawful discrimination on
the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or
age.
In line with our
corporate ethics and statutory obligations we strive to ensure that the work
environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated
with dignity and respect - this is an important aspect of ensuring equal
opportunities in employment.
