Principal System Engineer

Principal System Engineer page is loaded Principal System Engineer Apply locations Sydney time type Full time posted on Posted 24 Days Ago job requisition id R-619031

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.

The Principal System Engineer will own, and drive systems features, work packages and designs to ensure high quality products and systems are delivered on time to our customers. Be a leader of change by identifying and championing improvements in Cochlear's engineering processes and design tools. Lead a team of electrical and firmware engineers as a people manager to develop capability and effective delivery of projects. The scope is primarily within the corporate office;
however, this role willalso interact and serve with external companies as customers supported by Incubation Operations in design of medical devices.

Incubation Operations is a brand-new department that Cochlear recently established within our Advanced Innovation Group. It's purpose is to support strategic start-ups and research partners by working together on design, prototyping, and manufacturing while utilizing our cutting-edge knowledge and technology that has been developed over the past 40 years. This team is currently partnering with Epi-minder Pty Ltd, to develop and commercialise the world first ultra - long term epilepsy monitoring solution, called the Mindersystem.

The Opportunity

A full-time Principal System Engineer position is available at Cochlear, with the position based in our Macquarie Park, Sydney headquarters. Using best practices for systems engineering, the appointed Principal System Engineer will design, develop, and implement new products and systems.

In addition to providing technical expertise and thought leadership, you will oversee a small team of engineers with expertise in firmware, test systems, and electrical engineering. You will work with various R&
D teams to cultivate an innovative and creative culture.

Acting as the technical authority for systems engineering definition and realization, your overarching goal will be to contribute to the vision and direction of the innovation Incubator, delivering/sharing best practice, innovative solutions and contributing to the architectural roadmap for future Cochlear portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead systems engineering activities on more complex and business critical product development product projects or system projects.
• Partner with product/system project manager and work closely with cross functional teams to ensure delivery of quality products meeting business objectives and user needs.
• Provide leadership and structure to the feature team / work package to ensure delivery of features.
• Find solutions to difficult problems outside the standard solutions by making decisions in the face of ambiguity to move a technical domain forward.
• Provide technical support in dealing with CAPAs and other design issues to other teams within R&
  D and more broadly within Cochlear organisation.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of design methodologies and technological innovations in the Systems Engineering field.
• Help strengthen Cochlear's patent portfolio through the contribution of patent disclosures.
• Identify and rectify any quality issues in processes or manufacturing.
• Responsible for agreeing, through influencing of key decision makers, service contracts with customers/suppliers/third parties.

What makes this opportunity unique?

This opportunity combines leadership in complex product development with a holistic approach to system engineering, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards. It emphasises not only technical proficiency but also strategic thinking, innovation, and collaboration across various functions. This role offers the chance to drive transformative change within Cochlear, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare while fostering a culture of continual improvement and collaboration.

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Proven ability to communicate effectively (and adjust communication style as needed) with cross-functional teams at various levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods and tools that are appropriate for the development of medical devices.
• Demonstrated experience in independently delivering work packages to meet milestones.
• Proven experience working in team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating the work of engineers to deliver work packages.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing senior stakeholders to arrive at decisions and deliver project outcomes.
• Engineering/Science degree (Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Biomedical or Systems engineering preferred).

Desired:

• Excellent knowledge of Systems engineering and architecture principles and applications.
• Experience in implant development or in the highly regulated industry, e.G., medical devices.
• 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.

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.

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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.

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