Sr Systems Verification Tech I

Join a collaborative engineering team where you'll play a hands-on role in verifying cutting-edge hearing technologies that improve people's lives around the world. In this position, you'll execute and enhance system-level testing across hearing aids, software, mobile applications, and accessories while helping drive product quality from development through manufacturing and beyond.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUYwTlCepg?si=wkovx8_R_iINfrc6

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
This position is responsible for documenting and performing verification tests for hearing aids, accessories, manufacturing software, fitting software, mobile applications, programmers, their components, and sub-systems. Responsible for assisting in problem solving and issue resolution. The primary responsible is to verify new products; however, may also be responsible for supporting continuation engineering and technology development, as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Document, and continuously improve the system verification tests
  
  
  
  
  • Document and conduct peer review of test procedures to comply with System Requirements assigned for verification
  • Document and conduct peer review of test procedures to ensure coverage of defined use cases
  • Continuously improve existing test procedures to address previously identified test gaps as captured during test execution in JIRA and lessons learned on a program basis
  
  
  
  
• Perform system verification tests
  
  
  
  • Conduct system verification tests as assigned following the defined test procedures
  • Document the configuration under test and the test results within existing tools
  • Ensure complete verification of the system requirements traced to the test procedure is achieved
  • Conduct a peer review of the test results, if needed, and drive to resolution of the action items
  • Report any test procedure gaps in JIRA
  • Clearly present results of assigned test procedures
  
  
  
  
• Support products through development, manufacturing, and into continuation
  
  
  
  
  • Perform Alpha/Pilot device preparation as per the defined checklist
  • Provide support to Systems Design/Verification Engineers during Alpha/Pilot and Beta studies
  • Provide support to Systems Design/Verification Engineers during product ramp-up
  • Provide support to Systems Design/Verification Engineers in resolving issues pertaining to existing products
  
  
  
  
• Identify and document system-level technical issues
  
  
  
  
  • Document technical issues identified during system verification with clear description of steps to reproduce and configuration under test in relevant tools
  • Provide regular updates on issues assigned in relevant tools
  
  
  
  
• Participate in reviews of system requirements, test plans, test procedures, and test results
  
  
  
  
  • Review the document thoroughly in preparation for review meeting
  • Provide clear and concise feedback in a timely manner considering test gaps
  
  
  
  
• Perform other duties commensurate with a senior technician
  
  
  
  
  • Clean and organize lab environment
  • Keep track of the calibration methods, requirements, and due dates
  • Support parts and equipment purchases
  • Support process improvements and lean product development efforts
  • Provide efficient, systematic, and well documented feedback for the assigned tasks
  
  
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
  

Education

• Minimum 2-year Electronic Technician degree/certificate or equivalent is required.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years' experience in electronic design, test, and manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 years' experience in a regulated environment (medical or military).
• Experience desired in hearing instrument and accessory design, development, and test.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of microelectronic circuits and components required
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of common business software required (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of product development processes for microelectronic circuits required
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of bench top test instrumentation control and use
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of verification methodologies
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of software development methodologies
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ANSI, IEC, and homologation standards desirable

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent design, problem solving, and documentation skills required
• Excellent attention to detail required
• Good verbal and written communication skills required
• Good organizational skills required
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target pay rate for this position is between $26.65 - $37.86 per hour. 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.

The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

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