Sr. Electrical Engineer - Front End Innovation

Job title: Sr. Electrical Engineer - Front End Innovation

About the Role Senior Electrical Engineer on Milwaukee Tool's Front-End Innovation team. You will identify real user problems and translate them into breakthrough product concepts that define our future portfolio, working end-to-end from discovery through concept development, validation, and handoff in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Building and iterating prototypes, utilizing embedded control, circuit design, and thermal management experience
• Generating and refining concepts in ambiguous problem spaces using structured ideation and good engineering judgment
• Participating in and translating field research into user feedback, observations, and actionable insights
• Performing engineering analysis to evaluate feasibility, performance, risk, and design tradeoffs
• Collaborating with product marketing, design research, industrial design, NPD/ADV engineering, and project leadership to push the boundaries of innovation
• Communicating clearly to stakeholders, including design intent, tradeoffs, progress, and recommendations
• Defining and evaluating critical user benefits, business fit, and technical feasibility

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in product development, innovation, or concept engineering, with demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions
• Strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals (circuit design, power consumption, heat dissipation, embedded systems)
• Experience creating and using prototypes, models, or other tools to drive learning and decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and data acquisition systems
• Critical thinking skills that span disciplines to ensure the right ideas move forward
• A curious, hands-on attitude driven by extreme ownership and bias toward action
• Ability to operate with speed, agility, and urgency in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• High interest in tools of trade and improving how they are employed
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time (domestic and international)

Nice to Have

• Entrepreneurial, user-centric mindset
• Ownership and follow through
• A penchant for building over analyzing
• Energized by ambiguity and fast iteration
• Initiative to seek out opportunities and champion solutions

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 benefits; check out our benefits site