Project Engineer-Global R&D

Johnson-Health-Tech; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

FSA/HSA options

Employee product discounts

Job summary

Johnson Health Tech is seeking a Project Engineer II or Senior Project Engineer to lead electrical hardware design and coordinate cross-functional teams across global locations. You will control schedules, costs, specs, and stakeholder communications to deliver innovative products.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (ABET) and 4+ years of relevant experience, including embedded hardware or motor drive systems, with international travel and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 4+ years in electrical hardware design or related field; senior level may require greater scope.
• Technical project management and hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Two+ years in embedded hardware design or AC/DC motors, generators, and drive systems.
• Experience with PCB layout and basic EMC/EMI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as communication lead between NA and Asia Electrical Engineering teams.
• Provide design feedback, technical analysis, and troubleshooting support.
• Manage tasks, schedules, costs, specs, and cross‑global communications.
• Lead and participate in design reviews across development processes.
• Evaluate designs and support prototype testing to reduce risks and improve performance.
• Translate product requirements into actionable technical tasks for R&D.
• Coordinate electrical system and hardware design activities including software collaboration.
• Communicate with overseas teams, occasionally outside standard hours.
• Travel internationally 2–4 times per year to Taiwan/China facilities.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Global collaboration

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Job description

Description

About Us:

Johnson Health Tech is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness equipment manufacturers, delivering innovative solutions that help people live healthier lives. Through our award-winning portfolio of commercial and residential brands, we serve customers in more than 60 countries worldwide.

Mission Statement:

To delight and excite our customers through truly innovative products, unsurpassed quality, and best-in-class customer experience provided by a world-class organization.

Position Overview:

We are open to hiring this role at the Project Engineer II or Senior Project Engineer level, based on the selected candidate’s experience and technical depth. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, this position serves as the engineering lead and liaison among Product Managers, North American Mechanical Engineers, business units, and our Global Electrical Engineering team.

You will manage multiple projects through Johnson Health Tech’s Key Component, Digital Product, and New Product Development processes, with responsibility for schedules, cost, specifications, electrical systems and hardware design, software development coordination, and stakeholder communication. This is a highly visible, non-supervisory role for an engineer who is motivated to drive product improvement and excellence throughout the development process.

This role contributes to Johnson Health Tech’s success by connecting global engineering teams, translating business needs into actionable technical work, and helping deliver innovative, high-quality products that support healthier lives.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the communication lead between Electrical Engineering teams in North America and Asia.
• Act as a technical resource by providing design feedback, technical analysis, and troubleshooting support.
• Manage project tasks, schedules, costs, specifications, and communication across global teams.
• Lead and participate in design reviews through the Key Component, Digital Product, and New Product Development processes.
• Evaluate designs and support prototype testing to identify risks, resolve issues, and improve product performance.
• Translate marketing and product requirements into clear, actionable technical tasks for the R&D team.
• Coordinate electrical system and hardware design activities, including collaboration related to software development.
• Communicate regularly with overseas teams, occasionally outside standard office hours.
• Travel internationally approximately two to four times per year to facilities in Taiwan and/or China.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Other projects as needed.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least four years of professional experience in electrical hardware design, engineering project management, or a closely related field; additional relevant experience and demonstrated scope are expected for consideration at the senior level.
• Technical project management and hands‑on troubleshooting experience.
• At least two years of design experience with embedded hardware, or at least two years of design experience with AC/DC motors, generators, and drive systems.
• Experience with PCB layout.
• Basic knowledge of EMC/EMI and motor control or control theory.
• Ability to travel internationally approximately two to four times per year and participate in occasional early‑morning or evening communication with overseas teams.

What Will Help You Stand Out:

• Well‑rounded engineering experience across analog and digital hardware design, embedded controllers, motor control, digital communications, and system connectivity.
• Experience leading complex technical projects or cross‑functional engineering initiatives from concept through product development.
• Demonstrated ability to influence global stakeholders and provide technical direction without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical ideas to varied audiences.
• Self‑directed, collaborative, detail‑oriented, and comfortable taking a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• FSA and HSA options
• Employee product discounts, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs

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