Manager - Electronics Engineering

Kohler; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler is seeking an Electronics Engineering Manager onsite in Kohler, WI. You will lead a team of electronic engineers, guiding hardware architecture and product development from concept through production.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering groups, hands‑on design, and ongoing mentorship to grow talent and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, document specs, and drive improvements in design for manufacturability while advocating for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics or computer engineering is required.
• 10+ years of electronics development experience in a concurrent engineering environment.
• 3+ years leading a team of electronics engineers.
• Expertise in circuit design, schematic entry and PCB layout tools.
• DFM and DFMEAs experience; knowledge of simulation tools.
• Experience with MCUs and peripherals; development environment.
• Knowledge of Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi technologies desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated and results‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Drive current and future hardware architecture.
• Outline requirements and document feature specs.
• Coordinate with engineering and program management for updates.
• Make strategic technical product decisions affecting embedded tech delivery.
• Provide career development and ongoing feedback to team members.
• Inspire innovation and technical growth through hands-on mentoring.
• Manage the team to deliver on time and on budget.
• Coach the team and conduct performance reviews.
• Participate in all phases of product development from requirements to delivery.
• Collaborate with industrial designers, mechanical engineers and other engineers.
• Own and continually enhance the electronics design process.
• Manage contract development resources as needed.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic entry

PCB layout

DFM

MCU development

DevOps tools

DFMEA

Simulation tools

Bluetooth

Wi‑Fi technologies

Cross‑team coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical/electronics/computer engineering

Tools

PCB layout tools

DevOps tooling

Job description

Manager - Electronics Engineering

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

As theElectronics Engineering Manager, you will play a significant part in thedevelopment of products by engaging in a very collaborative, rapidly changingenvironment to integrate new technologies into Kohler products and solutions.You will contribute at every stage of the K&B product development cycle,from concept to production, driving both individual product features andoverall system validation activities.

Excellentcommunication and collaboration skills are a must, as you will be asked topartner with team members and other engineering teams. In this role, you willhave the opportunity to drive the technology and product development for manyof Kohler's consumer products.

You will be responsiblefor leadership of a team of electronic engineers within the electronics engineeringgroup. This is a hands-on position; you will also be responsible for designingand implementing electronic subsystems for new products. Reporting to theDirector of Engineering- Electronics and Smart Technology, the successfulcandidate will guide efficient engineering development and grow our talent forthe long-term evolution of the group. You must possess a level of expertisethat will facilitate both electronics product development, as well as coaching,continuous learning, and career development of team members.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the current and future of hardware architecture
• Outline requirements & document feature specs
• Coordinate with your engineering team and the program management team technical updates
• Make strategic technical product decisions that positively affect the engineering team’s ability to deliver embedded technologies
• Provide team members career-development opportunities and maintain an ongoing constructive feedback loop with them
• Inspire innovation and technical growth in your associates through hands-on mentoring and encouragement
• Manage the team to deliver product solutions that are on time and on budget
• Coach the team as they progress through their careers and conduct performance reviews
• Participate in all phases of product development (requirements, analysis, architecture, development, testing, debugging, and delivery)
• Collaborate with industrial designers, mechanical engineers, and other engineers to build best-in-class products
• Own the electronics design process and continually enhance the process to improve efficiency and productivity
• Manage contract development resources as needed

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, electronics, or computerengineering is required. Direct experience with the design of electroniccircuits and modules is required.
• Must have 10 years of electronics (digital and analog)development in a concurrent engineering environment where quality,innovation, and time-to-market are priorities
• 3+ years leading a team of electronics engineers
• Expertise and proficiency in circuitdesign, schematic entry and PCB layout tools
• Expertise in DFM
• Experience with MCUs,peripherals, features, and development environment
• Experience with DevOps tools, DFMEAs, and simulation tools
• Knowledge of Bluetooth andWi-Fi Technologies is desired
• Able to coordinate the effortsof multiple teams
• Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills
• Highly organized, creative,motivated, and passionate about achieving results

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