About the role#
Join Starkey as an Audio Systems Engineering Intern to develop the audio and fitting features for hearing aids and accessories. You will work with experienced engineers to evaluate sound quality, build testing tools, investigate technical issues, and help deliver hearing products. This role operates within New Product Development and Advanced Development projects.
What you'll do#
- Participate in establishing sound quality evaluations and ensure system-level audio meets requirements.
- Collaborate to define and improve Kemar and Verifit based evaluation methods.
- Design and implement audio test evaluation techniques and document your designs.
- Use Python or MATLAB to create test scripts for audio evaluation.
- Identify root causes for audio or fitting issues and resolve them.
- Verify the functionality of integrated audio features.
- Support the team in creating and executing test plans, including providing feedback on plans.
- Create project plans, work estimates, and track task status using project management software.
- Communicate project activities during sprint reviews, stand-ups, and meetings.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Audiology, or a related field.
- Domain knowledge in Digital Signal Processing, Audiology, or sound quality test methodologies.
- Experience with Verifit, Kemar, and other audiological tools.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python.
- Familiarity with hearing aids and accessories.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Clear oral and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- The role follows a rolling term.
About Starkey Hearing
Starkey Hearing is a privately held company that makes digital hearing systems. Founded in 1967, the business is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It operates more than 25 facilities and sells products in over 100 markets. The company manufactures hearing aids under the Audibel, NuEar, and Starkey brands.
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