R&D Engineer - Electric Transducer Design

At Oticon Medical, our mission is simple: to bring the joy of sound to people with hearing impairments. Every day, we strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating innovative and life-changing hearing solutions that help people hear the sounds that make life beautiful. We’re looking for an R&D Engineer to join our team in Askim, Sweden and help us develop cutting-edge transducer designs for bone-conduction implant systems.
 

As an R&D Engineer specializing in electromagnetic and piezoelectric transducers, you’ll be a key player in the development of our next-generation Bone Anchored Hearing Systems (BAHS). Working from concept to launch, you’ll design, prototype, and improve transducers that will be at the heart of our life-changing hearing implants. You’ll collaborate with a passionate and multi-disciplinary team of experts in electromagnetics, electronics, mechanics, and acoustics to create solutions that redefine sound quality, efficiency, and size.
 

If you’re driven by the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges while contributing to meaningful innovations, this is the role for you.
 

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Design & Development: Participate in the design of transducers for our BAHS products, from early-stage concepts to prototypes and final product launches.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to bring your designs to life.
• Testing & Verification: Plan and execute tests, analyze results, and ensure that the products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.
• Innovation: Stay at the forefront of transducer technology, continuously improving designs and exploring new materials and methodologies.
• Hands-on Work: Engage in laboratory work, ensuring your designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Documentation: Produce clear and thorough documentation to support regulatory approvals and future development work.

Who You Are
 

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for creating impactful products. Here’s what we’re looking for:
 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience designing electromagnetic transducers or actuators.
• Solid understanding of transducer driver electronics.
• Hands-on experience with testing and verification processes.
• Strong collaboration skills, having worked with multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.
• Excellent technical documentation skills, ideally within the MedTech industry.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Minimum: B.Sc. in Electromagnetics, Physics, or Electronics (M.Sc. preferred).
   

Bonus Points For:
 

• FEM simulation and multiphysics experience.
• Experience in audio applications and piezoelectric materials.
• Proficiency with tools like Matlab and Ltspice.
   

Why Oticon Medical?
 

At Oticon Medical, we believe that teamwork drives the best outcomes. Our shared knowledge and dedication to learning foster a creative and supportive work culture. We actively collaborate and provide each other with feedback, always working toward a common goal—delivering life-changing products. Our environment is dynamic and informal, with a focus on respect, flexibility, and adaptability. If you’re someone who faces challenges with a positive mindset, you’ll find a great fit with us.

Interested? To learn more about the role or apply, please send your CV to Johannes Kocher, Head of Transducer and t-BAHS Surgical at JHKO@oticonmedical.com before November 17th. For any questions about the role, feel free to reach out at +46 73 309 64 82. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
 

Note to recruitment agencies: We are managing this recruitment internally. Any unsolicited profiles will be treated as direct applications.