Hardware Engineer – Architecture (Hearing Aids)

About the role

WSA, a market leader in the hearing aid industry, is looking for an experienced Electronics Hardware Engineer to join its Hardware Architecture team in Singapore. The role sits at the intersection of electronics hardware design, electro-acoustics, system architecture and product innovation, turning product and technology requirements into feasible hardware solutions. You will work with global engineering experts and cross-functional teams across Singapore, Denmark and Germany, driving architecture workstreams from early concepts through feasibility assessment to handover into product development.

Key responsibilities

• Drive hardware architecture workstreams from early concepts through feasibility assessment, delivering mature subsystem solutions and form-factor pre-concepts in line with portfolio strategy and timelines.
• Translate portfolio, product and technology requirements into hardware and system concepts, evaluating technical trade-offs, subsystem integration, product commonality and future platform opportunities.
• Develop and evaluate electronics hardware and electro-acoustic solutions using technologies such as transducers, microphones, receivers, induction coils, sensors, batteries and charging systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, acoustics, simulation, manufacturing, operations, procurement and global innovation teams to ensure robust solutions and smooth handover to product development.
• Drive technical decisions, communicate progress, risks and challenges to stakeholders and coordinate mitigation actions.
• Explore emerging technologies through competitor benchmarking, technology scouting and collaboration with global experts to shape future product concepts and roadmaps.

Required profile

• 5+ years of product development experience in hardware architecture, electronics hardware design, system concept development or a related field, preferably in hearing aids, audio, hearables, wearables, consumer electronics or similar high-tech products.
• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with strong English communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and manage deliverables within timelines; understanding of PLM processes is preferred.
• Advantageous: experience in technology exploration, product innovation, platform architecture or technology roadmaps; Mandarin, German or Danish is a plus.

Required skills

• Electronics hardware design and system-level understanding, including electro-acoustic systems, PCB design and hardware testing methods such as EMC and ESD.
• Knowledge of transducers and components such as microphones, receivers, induction coils, sensors, batteries and charging technologies.
• Structured product development methods such as DFMEA, DFMA, Design of Experiments (DOE) and product feasibility assessment.
• Familiarity with PSPICE and MATLAB is an advantage.