Senior Electrical Engineer - Advanced R&D

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to identify technology gaps and develop innovative solutions for next-generation power tools.
• Evaluate new technologies, determine features, functions, and requirements for new electronic systems.
• Design and build initial prototypes and concept models of electronics systems with an eye towards practicality and manufacturing feasibility.
• Develop test plans, perform simulations, conduct experiments, and determine feasibility and effectiveness of solutions through data.
• Use laboratory equipment typically utilized in an electronics development environment.
• Provide hands-on assistance with product development from initial concept to production.
• Present information to cross-functional audiences.
• Develop and maintain familiarity and understanding of Milwaukee's development and manufacturing processes.
• Work with and establish trusting relationships with engineers throughout Milwaukee Tool and our global manufacturing teams.
• Track design and testing workflows to ensure alignment with project schedules and Milwaukee Tool’s development processes.
• Guide product development teams with integration and validation.
• Troubleshoot, perform Root Cause Analysis, and offer feasible solutions on projects under development.
• Quickly identify tradeoffs and solutions to problems in a high urgency environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years of experience in related design field.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude.
• Knowledge of power electronics, motors, and motor control systems.
• Experience with embedded systems, debugging microcontrollers, and programming best practices.
• Strong knowledge of circuit simulation, schematic capture, PCBA layouts, and PCBA manufacturing.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams to create new designs.
• Prior experience with development of “end use” commercial products and knowledge of taking an item from concept to production.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to potentially travel 10% of the time is required (travel includes Domestic and International).

Qualifications

• Experience with portable electronics, power tools, motor controls, power electronics and power supply circuits, consumer electronics, or instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience with PCBA Manufacturing.

Skills

• Power Electronics
• Motors and Motor Control Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Debugging Microcontrollers
• Programming Best Practices
• Circuit Simulation
• Schematic Capture
• PCBA Layouts
• PCBA Manufacturing
• Collaboration and Cross-Functional Teams
• Product Development
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.