Electrical Engineering Manager- Hearing Devices
Company: Johnson Health Tech Companies
Location: Cottage Grove
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 4x/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:
We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work
environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding
benefits include: · Health & Dental Insurance · Company paid Life
Insurance · 401(k) · Paid Time Off benefits · Product discounts ·
Wellness programs EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability ZR
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