• Job Description

  Req#: SREAT006050

  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

  Starkey is looking for a Senior Test Technician to join our growing team of engineers and technicians! We are seeking candidates to join our R&D Headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN!

  JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

  In this role, you will work hand in hand with a dynamic engineering and technician team. You will be providing critical support throughout all phases of product development projects. Working with the newest hearing aids, next-gen circuits, the latest acoustic transducer technologies, and high-precision test equipment, you will be making lasting improvements to millions around the world. Your attention to detail, interpersonal communication, and drive for excellence will be an integral part of achieving success for Starkey and your career. Given the right candidate, we will provide mentorship for everything that you will need to excel at this role. We hope you can join us to make Starkey "Better today than yesterday, better tomorrow than today!"

  Duties include but not limited to:

  • Collaborate with engineers to execute work plans
    • Disassemble, modify, and/or build hearing aids and electronic devices
    • Perform circuit board rework on surface mount components
  • Execute laboratory and field test plans of products and/or components
    • Conduct test system verification and validation testing on new and existing stations
    • Assist in troubleshooting for issues that arise during testing
    • Support test equipment maintenance, calibration, repair, and improvement
    • Document and organize test results
    • Analyze data and provide insight on data trends/failures
  • Lead in troubleshooting during rework/building of electronic devices
    • Brainstorm and communicate findings with engineers
    • Perform laboratory test plans of products and/or components
    • Document and organize work processes
  • Lead other Technicians/Users as required for various ad hoc tasks

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Education:

  • Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology or equivalent desired
  • HS Degree or GED diploma at minimum

  Experience:

  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work with very small (under microscope) components
  • Demonstrated hands-on reworking, debugging, and documentation skills required
  • Demonstrated success with data analysis, issue reporting, and resolution rollout

  We Value:

  • A strong desire for continuous learning
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Acoustical equipment or hearing aid experience
  • Able to take directions from engineers and work through feedback loops

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  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Starkey Hearing Technologies is an American privately owned company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota that makes hearing aids, and is one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world.

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