at Starkey Laboratories, Inc. in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Job Description
Description
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
JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB
The Firmware Technician is responsible for the effective verification of the hearing aid firmware. Moreover, the Firmware technician will assist in a variety of activities throughout the Firmware department that will accelerate the pace of development.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS
Understand firmware systems requirements and/or requirements for a particular firmware module.
Understand the firmware module at a high level and its interface through participation in meetings, studying associated documents and reference materials, etc.
Understand test cases and execute test cases on released firmware.
Understand the test cases and how they apply to the firmware system requirements
Verify the functionality of the firmware using software tools such as PECS, python scripts, development boards, measurement tools, etc.
Clearly document the results and communicate with developers.
Log results based on the established processes.
Clearly communicate issues with FW developers and work with them to root-cause and resolve issues.
Assist in a variety of activities throughout the Firmware department.
Assist team members with configuration of devices.
Assist in lab setup.
Assist in creation of certain documents.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements
Education
Technical degree in Software or Electronics
Experience
Experience using engineering software tools
Experience working with embedded systems is desirable
Experience in wireless communication is desirable.
Experience in using electronic hardware
Experience in audio and/or wireless is highly desirable
Knowledge / Technical Requirements
Proficiency in troubleshooting.
Must be detail-oriented, accurate and organized.
Great oral and written communication skills are a must.
Competencies, Skills & Abilities
Skill in computer programming is desirable.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office Products.
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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)
Starkey Hearing Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Vet/Disabled.