Senior Engineer, Electro-Acoustic Design

Senior Engineer, Electro-Acoustic Design

WS Audiology

Erlangen, Germany

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Electro-Acoustic Design to start as soon as possible on a fixed-term contract for 18 months (Parental Leave Replacement). The position is part of our cross-functional R&D Hardware ISP ID team and an integral part of our Hearing Aid project teams.

What you will do

• Contributing to the design and development of hearing aid systems as part of multidisciplinary project teams;
• Supporting the conceptual design phase and driving the implementation of electro-acoustic solutions during product realization;
• Selecting and evaluating electro-acoustic transducers and system components;
• Providing guidance and conducting reviews of PCB designs to ensure optimal system performance;
• Configuring, evaluating, and optimizing the signal path;
• Performing design verification activities and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation;
• Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, including Mechanical Design, Wireless Systems, and Rechargeable Systems teams;
• Supporting bring-up activities and commissioning of new device platforms, particularly during the introduction of new technologies and platform deliveries;
• Contributing to innovation and forefront development projects.

What you bring

Experience

• Master’s of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Acoustic;
• 3-5 years of experience in electro-acoustic product development, ideally within the hearing aid, medical device, or consumer electronics industry;
• Deep understanding of on electrical circuits and/or electro-acoustic systems;
• Experience with MATLAB or Python to control measurement jobs.

Personal competencies

• Analytical mindset with a structured and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving;
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams;
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (German at B2 level is a plus).