Embedded Electronics Engineer II - Firmware & Power

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, WI is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design and qualify embedded electronics, prototype, test, and iterate across hardware and firmware for power tools. You will collaborate with global engineering and operations teams to ensure scalable, manufacturable solutions and support mass production.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in a design-focused role, knowledge of embedded systems, PCBA manufacturing, power electronics, and C

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a design related role.
• Understanding of embedded systems, PCBA manufacturing and power electronics.
• Analog and digital system tradeoffs and design, including signal integrity and noise analysis.
• Working knowledge of C programming targeted at an implementation on microcontrollers.
• Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded systems

Signal integrity

Problem solving

Independent

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

C programming (MCUs)

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Circuit simulation tools

Job description

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, WI is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to design and qualify embedded electronics, prototype, test, and iterate across hardware and firmware for power tools. You will collaborate with global engineering and operations teams to ensure scalable, manufacturable solutions and support mass production.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in a design-focused role, knowledge of embedded systems, PCBA manufacturing, power electronics, and C