Electrical Engineer

Johnson Health Tech North America; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Product Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Johnson Health Tech North America is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop technology for fitness brands. Based in Cottage Grove, WI, you will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to transition concepts from prototypes to production-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has experience in hardware design and technical troubleshooting. The position offers opportunities for international travel and competitive benefits, including employee product discounts and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional experience with electrical hardware design.
• Experience with technical troubleshooting and system-level problem solving.
• Understanding of PCB layout best practices and board bring-up.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI requirements and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with motor control and control theory applications.
• Understanding of firmware development and system engineering concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical hardware solutions for fitness equipment.
• Research and integrate new technologies into products.
• Create prototypes and collaborate for product refinement.
• Support development by transitioning concepts into production-ready solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and system integration challenges.
• Collaborate with global teams including overseas partners.
• Contribute to product innovation and technology advancements.
• Work in a fast-moving development environment focused on improvement.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Technical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Johnson Health Tech, we develop innovative fitness technology and connected products used by customers around the world. Our KT Innovation team focuses on bringing new ideas to life through electrical engineering, rapid prototyping, hardware integration, and next‑generation product innovation.

We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to help design and develop technology that powers globally recognized fitness brands. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to bring new concepts from prototype to production in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

We are open to candidates with varying levels of experience, and level/title will be aligned based on background and expertise.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop electrical hardware solutions for innovative fitness equipment and connected technologies.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new technologies, features, and product concepts into future products.
• Create proof‑of‑concept prototypes and collaborate with Product Management teams for refinement and development.
• Support new product development efforts by transitioning concepts into production‑ready solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and design requirements.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and system integration challenges.
• Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams, including overseas development partners.
• Contribute to new intellectual property, product innovation, and technology advancements.
• Work in a fast‑moving development environment focused on continuous improvement, iteration, and creative problem‑solving.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Professional experience with electrical hardware design.
• Experience with technical troubleshooting and system‑level problem solving.
• Understanding of PCB layout best practices and board bring‑up.
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI requirements and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with motor control, control theory, or related applications.
• Understanding of firmware development and system engineering concepts.
• Experience writing technical documentation and design specifications.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across diverse engineering, product, and manufacturing teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with analog and digital hardware design.
• Experience with microcontrollers, system connectivity, and digital communications.
• Experience with firmware development and hardware/software integration.
• Experience working with overseas development or manufacturing teams.
• Ability and desire to mentor less experienced engineers.
• Hands‑on prototyping and testing experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Additional Information:

• This position is based onsite at our Cottage Grove, WI headquarters.
• International travel may be required approximately 1–2 times annually.

We offer a competitive compensation package and team‑oriented environment with strong growth opportunities, including:

• Employee Product Discounts.
• Wellness Programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.