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At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.
Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,
Here you’ll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.
Hardware Interaction Designer (m/f/d)
As a Hardware Interaction Designer at Sonova, you will play a key role in shaping how users experience our hearing instruments, chargers, Roger systems, and accessories — ensuring intuitive, seamless, and meaningful interactions across the entire product ecosystem.
You will collaborate closely with R&D, Product Management, UX, and Industrial Design teams to define how physical devices behave and how they connect with digital interfaces (apps and software). Your work will impact both end users (B2C) and hearing care professionals (B2B), contributing to a consistent and holistic experience across the Sonova ecosystem.
This is a highly cross-functional role where hardware, interaction design, and system thinking come together — from early concept definition through prototyping and validation.
More about the role
Design intuitive interaction concepts for hearing devices, chargers, Roger systems, and accessories
Define how users physically interact with products (wearing, inserting, charging, pairing, controlling, feedback)
Develop hardware UX concepts that improve usability, comfort, aesthetics, and user confidence
Translate user insights into clear design principles and requirements for R&D teams
Build and test physical prototypes and interaction mock-ups (3D printing, Arduino/Raspberry Pi prototyping)
Create storyboards and end-to-end user journeys across real-life usage scenarios
Ensure seamless alignment between hardware behavior and digital interfaces (apps/software)
Collaborate in an agile, cross-functional environment and drive alignment across stakeholders
More about you
Must have
Degree in Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Experience Design, Human Factors, or similar
3+ years of experience designing physical products or hardware interaction systems
Strong experience in user-centered design methodologies in cross-functional environments
Experience delivering end-to-end interaction design projects
Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, mock-ups and prototyping via (e.g., Arduino or Raspberry Pi)
Skilled with CAD tools and Render Software (e.g., Keyshot)
Strong ownership mindset — proactively drives projects forward and aligns stakeholders without waiting for direction
Curious and confident mindset — able to challenge assumptions constructively and engage stakeholders
Strong communication skills in English and ability to translate user insights into clear design requirements
Nice to have
Experience in medical devices, regulated industries, or consumer electronics
More about what we offer
As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we are committed to building an inclusive culture where you can balance a successful career with your life outside of work through our flexible hybrid working model. We offer a wide range of training opportunities for both professional and personal development, with strong growth opportunities supported by individual development plans.
Sonova is an equal opportunity employer.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate’s ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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