Electrical Engineer I – Embedded Systems, Sensing & IoT

About the role

The Embedded Systems, Sensing & IoT Electrical Engineer will own the hardware and firmware supporting Milwaukee Tool's internal data collection platforms used across product development. This role involves designing, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting embedded electronics including hardware and firmware for low complexity projects under the supervision of senior engineers. Collaboration with various engineering and operations teams is essential, along with the ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot embedded electronics including hardware and firmware for low complexity projects under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems.
• Conduct experiments, perform simulations, and draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data.
• Track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool’s processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams globally.
• Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.
• Develop and apply manufacturing mindset to designs to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools.
• Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool’s development and manufacturing processes.
• Design and qualify new solutions to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded firmware using C/C++ on microcontroller-based systems.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, Bluetooth® Low Energy, or Wi-Fi.
• Experience integrating sensors, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems into embedded applications.
• Exposure to Python or similar scripting languages for automation, test development, or data analysis.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and collaborative software development workflows.
• Exposure to cloud-connected devices, IoT architectures, or embedded-to-cloud communication.
• Interest in learning distributed software systems and collaborating with cloud engineering teams.
• Interest in developing sensing technologies and embedded platforms that enable next-generation connected products and intelligent features.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, Bluetooth® Low Energy, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with sensor integration and data acquisition systems.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages.
• Understanding of version control systems (Git).
• Experience with cloud-connected devices and IoT architectures.
• Interest in distributed software systems and cloud engineering.
• Experience in developing sensing technologies and embedded platforms.

Benefits

Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
Education assistance.
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD