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Johnson Health Tech (JHT) is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager – Hearing Devices with direct hearing aid or hearing device development experience to help shape the next generation of hearing technology platforms.
This role sits within JHT’s global
R&D organization and plays a critical part in advancing electrical
architecture, embedded systems, and hardware performance across hearing
initiatives. In close collaboration with SyncLync and other strategic business
units, this leader will help build scalable, forward-thinking technology that
drives the industry forward.
This is a high-impact engineering
leadership role focused on innovation, technical rigor, and long-term platform
development.
Position Overview:
Reporting directly to the Vice President of R&D, the Electrical Engineering Manager will lead the electrical engineering function for hearing device development programs. The ideal candidate brings prior experience developing hearing aids, hearing devices, hearables, or related electroacoustic products and a passion for advancing hearing technology through innovative, manufacturable design.
They will translate product requirements into detailed technical execution plans, drive system architecture decisions, and guide projects from early concept through validation and production. This role partners daily with product marketing, audiology, industrial design, quality, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure designs meet performance, regulatory, cost, and timeline objectives.
The ideal candidate combines deep hardware expertise with strategic thinking, challenging conventional approaches to hearing device design while delivering innovative, reliable, and manufacturable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
& Architecture
- Lead electrical
engineering design and development of advanced hearing device systems
- Translate product
requirements into detailed technical roadmaps and execution plans
- Drive architecture
decisions across analog/digital hardware, embedded systems, and wireless
communication
- Ensure designs meet
performance, regulatory, manufacturability, and end-use standards
- Evaluate emerging
technologies and patents to inform product strategy
Innovation &
Industry Advancement
- Challenge legacy design
assumptions in hearing device architecture
- Identify opportunities for
performance optimization, miniaturization, and system integration
- Balance breakthrough
innovation with practical production realities
- Contribute to long-term
platform strategy across hearing product lines
Team &
Organizational Leadership
- Recruit, mentor, and
develop high-performing engineering talent
- Provide clear technical
direction and remove development roadblocks
- Foster a culture of
ownership, accountability, and curiosity
- Coach engineers to deliver
high-quality results within structured development processes
Project &
Cross-Functional Execution
- Lead multiple projects
through structured phase-gate development
- Manage timelines,
resources, and engineering budgets
- Partner daily with global
teams across R&D, marketing, suppliers, manufacturing, and quality
- Support production through
design reviews, test data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (required)
- Advanced engineering
degree preferred
Experience
- Experience developing hearing aids, hearing devices, hearables, or other electroacoustic products, including working knowledge of hearing aid architecture, electroacoustic systems, wireless connectivity, and miniaturized electronics, is required.
- 5 years of electrical
hardware design experience
- 5 years of demonstrated
technical leadership
- 5 years leading complex
electrical hardware or embedded system development projects
- Experience interpreting
patents and evaluating technical IP
Technical Expertise
- Analog and digital
hardware design
- Embedded systems and
microcontrollers
- Wireless and digital
communication protocols
- System-level integration
across hardware and firmware
- Experience supporting
products through manufacturing and production
Leadership &
Mindset
- Passionate about product
development and innovation
- Entrepreneurial thinker
within a structured R&D environment
- Visionary yet grounded in
execution
- Comfortable operating in
ambiguity
- Strong cross-functional
communicator
- Willing to challenge norms
while building consensus
Additional Details
- Based in Cottage Grove, WI
- Reports directly to JHT VP
of R&D
- Ability to travel
domestically and internationally (~4x per year)
- Willing to collaborate
across global time zones
Benefits:
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off benefits
- Product discounts
- Wellness programs
- Relocation Assistance