Electrical Engineering Manager

Staffing Proxy•Village of Cottage Grove, WI

About The Position

Johnson Health Tech (JHT) is expanding its hearing technology innovation efforts and is hiring an Electrical Engineering Manager to help shape the next generation of hearing device 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. 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 strong hardware expertise with strategic thinking, challenging conventional design approaches while delivering reliable, manufacturable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution (required)
Advanced engineering degree preferred
10+ 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
Working knowledge of hearing aid architecture strongly preferred
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
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
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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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