Hardware Engineer – Architecture

Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WSA continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively. Are you an experienced Electronics Hardware Engineer passionate about developing innovative products and shaping next-generation hardware technologies? Join our Hardware Architecture team in Singapore and play a key role in defining the architecture and concepts behind future hearing aid products. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of electronics hardware design, electro-acoustics, system architecture and product innovation, translating product and technology requirements into feasible hardware solutions. You'll collaborate with global engineering experts and cross-functional teams across Singapore, Denmark and Germany, driving architecture workstreams from early concepts through feasibility assessment and handover into product development. What you will do * Drive hardware architecture workstreams from early concepts through feasibility assessment, ensuring mature subsystem solutions and form-factor pre-concepts are delivered in line with portfolio strategies and development timelines * Translate portfolio, product and technology requirements into feasible 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, working with 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 develop robust hardware solutions and ensure smooth handover into product development * Drive technical decisions and communicate project progress, risks and challenges to stakeholders, coordinating mitigation actions to ensure timely delivery of architecture workstreams * Explore emerging technologies and innovation opportunities through competitor benchmarking, technology scouting and collaboration with global experts to shape future hearing aid product concepts and technology roadmaps. What you bring * 5+ years of product development experience in hardware architecture, electronics hardware design, system concept development or a related field, preferably within hearing aids, audio, hearables, wearables, consumer electronics or other high-tech products * Strong electronics hardware design and system-level understanding, with experience in electro-acoustic systems, PCB design and hardware testing methodologies, including EMC and ESD * Good technical knowledge of transducers and electronic components, particularly microphones, receivers, induction coils, sensors, batteries and charging technologies * Experience with structured product development and engineering methodologies, including DFMEA, DFMA, Design of Experiments (DOE), and product feasibility assessment; familiarity with tools such as PSPICE and MATLAB is an advantage * Demonstrated project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional technical initiatives, influence decisions and manage deliverables within defined timelines; understanding of PLM processes is preferred * University degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with strong English communication skills. Experience in technology exploration, product innovation, platform architecture or technology roadmaps is advantageous. Mandarin, German or Danish language skills are a plus. Who we are At WSA, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services. Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world. With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes. Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you. *WSA is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.*