job openings at Siemens Audiological Engineering

[Kortekaas Reinier <reinier.kortekaas@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear List,

Siemens Audiological Engineering is a leading manufacturer
of hearing systems on a worldwide scale. For our headquarters
in Erlangen, Germany, we currently have two job openings to
expand our R&D division. These immediate openings are (1)
Design Engineer for audio signal processing, and (2) Audiological
Research Engineer (for a detailed description, please see below).

At Siemens Audiological Engineering, a wide range of
professional opportunities in research and development
await you, as well as a young, motivated, dynamic team.
Through skilled application of their innovative technological
research they aim to enhance the quality of life of people around
the globe.

We look forward to meeting successful applicants for both positions.

For more information on these job openings, we invite you
to contact

   Volkmar Hamacher
   Group leader signal processing and audiological research

   Volkmar.Hamacher@med.siemens.de
   Phone:  ++49 (0)9131 308370


Please send resumes to

   Siemens Audiological Engineering
   S.A.T. PA
   Mrs. Karen Spanfelner
   Gebbertstrasse 125
   91058 Erlangen
   Germany

   Karen.Spanfelner@med.siemens.de
   Phone:  ++49 (0)9131 - 308314


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POSITION 1
Design Engineer for audio signal processing

Job Description:
Develop new signal processing algorithms and concepts for the
next generation of digital hearing systems.
Instigate and support associated research projects with universities and
other external partners.
Evaluate algorithms in real-time systems.
Follow algorithms from conception to implementation.
Collaborate with the electroacoustic laboratory and IC development.

Qualifications:
M.S. Electrical Engineering, PhD preferred

Knowledge and Experience:
Thorough  knowledge of digital signal processing, preferably audio signal
processing.
Knowledge of audiology and hearing aid technology desired.
Good English skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Prospects:
Work with a young, dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
Versatile career development possibilities within a large international
firm.
Performance-based salary.
All the social benefits offered by a large corporation.
Plethora of continuing-education opportunities.

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POSITION 2
Audiological Research Engineer Position

Job description:
Design and implement new fitting procedures for hearing aids.
Initiate, design, and supervise clinical studies and field trials.
Collaborate on audiological basic research projects.
Support the development of new signal processing algorithms for digital
hearing aids.
Provide technical support for product management and marketing.
Compose business publications and presentations.

Qualifications:
Study of Physics, Electrical Engineering, Audiology, or Medicine.  PhD
preferred.

Special Knowledge and Experience:
Thorough knowledge of audiology.
Professional experience in fields related to audiology desired,
i.e. through experience at a hospital, university, research institute, or in
industry.
Basic knowledge of acoustical and digital signal processing.
Good English skills.
Ability to work well in multidisciplinary and international teams.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently.

Prospects:
Work with a young, dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
Versatile career development possibilities within a large international
firm.
Performance-based salary.
All the social benefits offered by a large corporation.
Plethora of continuing-education opportunities.