Senior Manager Hearing Performance — Sonova
- Location
- Staefa
- Contract
- not specified
- Posted
- 42 days ago
Full description
As Senior Manager Sound Quality Engineering , you will lead a team responsible for evaluating and optimizing the sound quality and performance of Sonova's hearing solutions.
Working closely with experts across Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering, Verification, and other R&D functions, you will ensure that innovative technologies translate into measurable end-user benefit and excellent hearing experiences.
You will guide your team throughout the development process, balancing technical excellence, product quality, timelines and customer value while translating strategic direction into successful execution.
More about the role
- Lead and develop a team of sound quality engineers, creating an environment that fosters collaboration, ownership and continuous development.
- Lead the sound quality engineering activities for Sonova's hearing solutions, ensuring excellent end-user benefit and outstanding hearing experiences.
- Translate strategic roadmaps into clear priorities and actionable objectives for your team.
- Guide the development, verification, and optimization of new hearing functions and technologies together with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Signal Processing, Audiology, Software Engineering, Verification and other R&D disciplines.
- Drive evidence-based decisions through technical evaluations, performance measurements and user-focused validation.
- Balance innovation, product quality, technical feasibility, timelines and resources throughout the development process.
- Continuously improve development methods, tools and engineering processes while supporting a culture of learning and innovation.
More about you
Must-have
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Acoustics, Biomedical Engineering or a comparable technical or scientific discipline.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, acoustics, signal processing or a comparable R&D environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, for example by leading projects, technical workstreams or serving as a (deputy) team lead.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing a broad range of technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate strategic direction into practical execution.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across multidisciplinary teams.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
Nice to have
- Experience within the medical device industry.
- Experience in hearing technology or audiology-related products.
- Familiarity with regulated development environments.
More about what we offer
At Sonova, you'll join a purpose-driven company where your work directly improves people's quality of life.
We offer an international and collaborative working environment in which you'll have the opportunity to lead talented engineers, contribute to innovative hearing technologies and continuously grow both professionally and personally.
In addition, you'll benefit from
- Flexible hybrid working.
- Individual learning and development opportunities.
- Clear career development paths.
- Modern working environment and collaborative culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- The opportunity to work on technologies that positively impact millions of people worldwide.
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Sonova offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Staefa is CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Sonova. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Sonova offer?
The original posting does not state the contract type or the working hours. Ask Sonova about hours, contract duration, notice period and probation during the application process.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Sonova?
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