Electrical Engineering Manager- Hearing Devices

Johnson Health Tech Companies; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off benefits

Product discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Johnson Health Tech Companies is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for Hearing Devices. This role involves leading a global development team to design next-generation hearing aids. Responsibilities include project engineering, supporting production, and collaborating cross-functionally. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in electrical hardware design and 5 years of leadership experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years of successful technical leadership experience.
• 10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design.
• Proficient in reading and understanding patents.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global product development team for hearing aids.
• Collaborate with various teams for product specifications.
• Evaluate product design feasibility and profitability.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical problem solving

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Job description

Position Overview

The Electrical Engineering Manager- Hearing Devices leads a global development team to design, build, & deliver the next generation of hearing aid products. Works alongside industry experts, audiologists, product marketing, industrial design, design quality assurance, and global manufacturing partners to take products from idea through to production. Maintains close surveillance of product development to ensure designs and test results match the technological specifications and end use requirements. Evaluates feasibility of design, manufacturing, profitability, competitiveness, marketing potential, etc. and makes recommendations.

Responsibilities

Personnel:

• Assists Vice President Global Research and Development in attracting and hiring top engineering talent
• Provides work direction to engineers
• Train and mentor staff in product development processes
• Coach engineers to maximize KPI scores

Key Component and Product Development:

• Product specification review and communication with cross‑functional team to set development plan
• Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks
• Lead the technical engineering, design, and development
• Assist development team in working through any roadblocks with deliverables
• Monitors resource use by participating in project sign‑offs at critical phase gates
• Communication window for global technical development teams

Project Engineering:

• Lead team on multiple projects through key component and product development processes
• Follow all phase gate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards
• Daily interaction with global product marketing, engineering, supplier, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Execution of design to specification, manage team to meet schedule and cost requirements

Production support:

• Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value‑add / value‑engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency
• Train global teams on design and functional requirements

Requirements

Education:

• A bachelor's degree from an ABET‑accredited institution in Engineering
• Advanced degree in engineering a plus

Experience:

• 5 years of successful and demonstratable technical leadership
• 5 years of project engineering or project management in complex electrical hardware and system development
• 10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design
• Proficiency reading and understanding patents
• Well‑qualified candidates will possess working knowledge of hearing aid architecture and design

Other Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically (approximately 4×/year), communicate with global teams during non‑business hours
• Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Interpersonal & Communication:

• Can work with a diverse group of people, superior communicator, act as teacher and motivator
• Strong feel for what internal and external customers require
• Always ready to dig in to assist

Initiative:

• No‑compromise attitude in achieving targets
• Innovative yet skeptical of unproven technology; Visionary yet practical

Organization:

• Skilled in planning, organizing resources, and establishing priorities for work assignments for optimum results
• Able to handle multiple projects

Problem Solving:

• Ability to creatively solve problems and utilize internal resources to accomplish tasks
• Individual judgment and effective analytical skills are required to deal with situations that may arise and require effective resolution

Attitude:

• Able to maintain positive attitude under stress
• Great demeanor, ability to have fun, and has interest in building a strong culture and high performing team
• Assertiveness and resourcefulness
• Desire to be challenged

Technical:

• Well‑rounded engineering experience including analog and digital hardware design, microcontrollers, digital communications, wired and wireless communication

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off benefits
• Product discounts
• Wellness programs

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability