Senior Process Development Engineer

Innovating at the edge of what is possible

The position

We are looking for a (Senior) Process Development Engineer with a Master or Bachelor degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years working experience. Preference will be given to applicants having experimental skills and experience in Design for Assembly. The main goal of the function is to contribute to the process of innovation and development of new products, technologies and assembly processes.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Participate in product development projects in a global environment
• Feasibility studies using theoretical models, simulations, hands-on testing and prototype verification.
• Doing studies on new manufacturing technologies, materials and fast prototyping methods that can be of use within a scope of 0-5 years.
• Generate multiple concepts based on ideas / requests. Eliminate concepts based on decision matrixes / experiments.
• Make design choices on materials, assembly processes and components.
• Design for assembly during design development and improvement cycles
• Perform risk assessments on product designs and assembly processes
• Ensuring the final product design meets the performance and reliability requirements

Your profile

• Bachelor or Master degree in preferably Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in a product development environment
• Self-driven and capable of running tasks on your own as well as part of a (international) team
• Keeping the overview and able to handle complex tasks and dealing with technical uncertainties
• Strong analytical skills
• Accurate and strong attention to detail
• Can-do and hands-on mentality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Equally important to your knowledge and experience is the personality you bring. Your enthusiasm makes you a great team member; you are supportive, proactive and result-driven. You interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people with different backgrounds.

Sonion

Sonion improves the quality of life of people using hearing products. We are striving and committed to be the preferred partner in the development and manufacturing of transducers and electromechanical solutions designed for (professional) use in hearing instruments, in-ear earphones and hearables. Size matters, and we constantly challenge the laws of physics for making small and reliable products. Our outstanding competences within customer focused innovation and development, and our lengthy experience in efficient manufacturing make us successful.

Sonion has facilities in Denmark, the Netherlands, Vietnam, the Philippines, Poland, USA and China, wherefrom our (more than 6000) colleagues work together across all locations. 

Our offer

A strong team spirit with a focus on creating the best product possible within time and budget. Freedom to organize your own job in accordance with the overall goals. Commitment to support your professional and personal growth. International, inspiring, high-energy and demanding working environment.

We offer a compensation package that matches your qualifications, including a competitive salary, 27 vacation days, 13 rota free days and 8% holiday allowance. But more importantly, Sonion is a working environment that provides you with the opportunity to steadily further develop. As we are the leading innovators in our field, you will work in different projects for different high-end customers. Along with your manager you will regularly reflect on and make plans for your development and interests. We are an international and inclusive organization where it is easy to connect with colleagues.

Further information and application

Ready to make a difference?

The recruitment process for this position is managed exclusively by Panda International. For more information please get in contact directly with Ivor Duif (Senior Consultant Research & Development) via i.duif@panda-int.com or +3120 20  44 502.