Electrical Engineer II

Techtronic Industries North America - Brookfield, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Brookfield, WI

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

At Milwaukee Tool, we believe that our people and our culture are the keys to our success. As an Electrical Engineer II, you will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for the design and development of batteries, motors, and electronics that power innovative solutions for our users. Our engineering team operates in-house, overseeing every developmental phase of these critical components. We are committed to investing in electrical engineering resources to enhance our electronic capabilities, which is a unique aspect of our industry. Our focus includes firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, pushing the boundaries of technology. In this role, you will have the autonomy to design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot embedded electronics, including hardware and firmware for projects of low to mid-level complexity. You will utilize laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and data acquisition systems to conduct experiments and simulations, drawing logical conclusions from your data analysis. You will create test plans for electronic components and assemblies, identify trade-offs and solutions to problems, and ensure projects adhere to schedules while communicating updates to teams and management. As a role model of Milwaukee Tool's culture, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, collaborate with component suppliers for proper selection, and facilitate technical meetings and presentations. You will also maintain an understanding of our development and manufacturing processes to ensure efficient mass production of power tools, while designing and qualifying new solutions to meet regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.

Responsibilities

• 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 analyze data to draw logical conclusions.
• Create test plans for electronic components and assemblies within the scope of project or platform development.
• Identify trade-offs and solutions to problems and resolve them quickly in a high urgency environment.
• Track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and communicate status updates to other teams and mid-level management.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Engineers while role modeling Milwaukee Tool's culture.
• Work with component suppliers and manufacturers for proper component selection on existing projects and provide 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 mass produce power tools.
• Design and qualify new solutions to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a design-related role.
• Understanding of embedded systems, PCBA manufacturing, and power electronics.
• Knowledge of analog and digital system trade-offs and design, including signal integrity and noise analysis.
• Working knowledge of C programming targeted at implementation on microcontrollers.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment under pressure.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• Working knowledge of C programming targeted at implementation on microcontrollers.
• 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.