Sr. Electrical Engineer - PPE

About the role

Join our Electrical Engineering team at Milwaukee Tool and help shape the future of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products. As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will lead the design, testing, and implementation of embedded systems in a collaborative, cross-functional environment. You’ll drive innovation in firmware, power electronics, and embedded systems while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring projects meet regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of embedded electronics hardware and firmware for mid to high-complexity projects.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and test cases for new product embedded systems and subsystems.
• Communicate progress, barriers, and risks effectively across the organization.
• Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures to drive projects to critical milestones with urgency and accountability.
• Mentor, guide, and coach junior engineers while serving as a role model for Milwaukee Tool’s culture.
• Utilize laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and data acquisition systems.
• Ensure project adherence to schedules and Milwaukee Tool’s processes.
• Design and qualify new products to regulatory standards (UL, CEC, CE, ANSI).
• Apply knowledge of power electronics, hall sensors, and IMUs in product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems design.
• Expertise in C programming, microcontroller peripherals, and firmware architecture.
• Practical knowledge of analog/digital system tradeoffs, signal integrity, and noise analysis.
• Experience with sensor selection, integration, and validation (e.g., torque, force, position sensing).
• Familiarity with schematic capture, PCB layout software, SPICE, and industry best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Python or C++.
• Mentoring and leadership experience.
• Experience with statistical analysis techniques (MSA, uncertainty quantification, R&R).
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) for system optimization.
• Knowledge of wireless communication standards and precision measurement challenges.
• Experience with high-resolution data acquisition and signal processing for electromechanical systems.

Benefits

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

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.