Electrical Engineer II

About the role

The Electrical Engineer II will collaborate with global Engineering and Operations teams to apply a platform use approach to all new designs while gathering and implementing design considerations for use in multiple product categories.

Responsibilities

• Working independently, design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot embedded electronics including hardware and firmware for low to mid-level complexity projects.
• 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.
• Create test plans for electronic components and assemblies within scope of project or platform development.
• Identify tradeoffs and solutions to problems and strive to resolve quickly in a high urgency environment.
• Track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and communicate status updates to other teams and mid-level management.
• Role model Milwaukee Tool's culture while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior Engineers.
• Work with component suppliers and manufacturers for proper component selection on existing projects and providing input into future product needs.
• Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.
• Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool's development and manufacturing processes to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools.
• Design and qualify new solutions to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a design related role.
• Understanding of embedded systems, PCBA manufacturing and power electronics.
• Analog and digital system tradeoffs and design, including signal integrity and noise analysis.
• Working knowledge of C programming targeted at an implementation on microcontrollers.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools.
• 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.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Preferred skills

• Familiarity with AC motor control/drives
• Knowledge of firmware development tools and processes.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.