Vp Hw Components

Sonova Group

Staefa, Switzerland
On-site
Hardware roadmap and technical leadership
External partnerships and chip development
Sourcing strategy and device readiness
Sonova Group is seeking a VP of Hardware Components to lead the development and strategy of hardware solutions for their innovative hearing care products in Staefa, Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware product development and strong leadership skills, with a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and strategic partnerships

Job Summary

  • As VP HW Components, you are accountable for designing the strategy and leading end-to-end development and delivery of Sonova hardware components across all business segments.
  • You will lead collaborations with external partners for chip development across analog, digital, and RF domains, managing supplier performance and continuity plans.
  • The role involves building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability, and collaborating with various departments to align strategy and execution.

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Sonova Group is seeking a VP of Hardware Components to lead the development and strategy of hardware solutions for their innovative hearing care products in Staefa, Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware product development and strong leadership skills, with a focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration and strategic partnerships.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hardware roadmap and technical leadership
  • External partnerships and chip development
  • Sourcing strategy and device readiness
  • HW development environment and verification
  • Lifecycle management for HW components
  • Power, energy efficiency, and safety compliance
  • Leadership, organization, and governance

Nice-to-have

  • Deep interest in emerging technologies
  • Highly inquisitive, self-driven, and disciplined
  • Tenacious and adept at working under pressure
  • Outgoing with a can-do attitude
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years in hardware product development
  • Progressive leadership roles (Sr. Director/VP level)
  • Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Project Management experience

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