Senior Electrical Engineer - Advanced R&D

Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Advanced R&D

About the Role Senior Electrical Engineer on our Advanced Drilling and Driving team will work cross-functionally to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions for next-generation power tools, from concept through qualification and integration. This role collaborates with marketing, platform engineering, and new product development teams, as well as external suppliers and contract manufacturers, to bring ideas to production.

What You'll Do

• Work with cross-functional teams to identify technology gaps in product development; 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 toward practicality and manufacturing feasibility.
• Develop test plans, perform simulations, conduct experiments, and determine feasibility and effectiveness of solutions through data.
• Use laboratory equipment typical of 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 with Milwaukee's development and manufacturing processes.
• Build trusting relationships with engineers across Milwaukee Tool and global manufacturing teams.
• Track design and testing workflows to align with project schedules and Milwaukee Tool’s development processes; guide product development teams with integration and validation as solutions move from concept to production.
• Troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and offer feasible solutions on projects under development; quickly identify tradeoffs in high-urgency environments.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related 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 working with cross-functional teams to create new designs.
• Prior experience with development of end-use commercial products and taking an item from concept to production.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel about 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Nice to Have

• 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.

Compensation & 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.