Intern, R&T - Digital Signal Processing

 

 

Overview

 

The R&T Intern will support the DSP team in the development of sound coding strategies, signal processing features, and research tool development.  The scope is broad and includes investigation, implementation, testing, and documentation of various strategies, features, and tools.

This position may also assist in other activities resulting as part of the Projects he/she will support. This position is intended to undergo on the job training as part of the learning experience associated to the internship program. 

 

What you’ll do:

 

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the signal processing and sound coding capabilities in the AB system.
• Draft and execute engineering test plans
• Design, develop, and test modifications to the signal processing features and sound coding strategies.
• Work with technicians and engineers to insure timely execution of project work packages.
• Demonstrate an ability to work within a team and contribute where needed.
• Interdepartmental collaboration with R&D, CPR, or other functional groups.
• Summarize findings in engineering reports and presentations
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Travelling Requirement: Not required.  

 

 

 

What you bring to the team:

 

 

Education

• 4 year college/university degree in engineering or physical science

Nice to Have

• Current Masters or PhD student in engineering or related field.

 

 

Work Experience

Nice to Have

• Over 6 months (preferred)

 

 

Personal Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Demonstrated communication skills (both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff)
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

 

 

Social Competencies

• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective

 

 

Professional Competencies

• Detail oriented and organized
• Basic overall theoretical knowledge of engineering disciplines.

 

 

Language(s)/ Level

• English/ Proficient

 

 

IT Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools such as Matlab, Python, or R

 

 

 

 

 

Our offer:

 

• Exciting and challenging work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and development opportunities – we believe every employee deserves a development plan. Come, learn, and grow with us!

Don't meet all the criteria?  If you’re willing to go all in and learn we'd love to hear from you! 

We love to work with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team makes us better.  We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.

We thank all applicants in advance; however only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.  All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Senior Manager, Human Resources.