Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness - (req72072)

Sterling Kohler; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 118,650 - 183,650; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sterling Kohler is seeking a Senior Staff Embedded Systems Engineer who will lead the development of innovative wellness solutions. This position involves designing and prototyping embedded systems that enhance at-home wellness experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, consumer product development, and embedded systems integration. The position offers a competitive salary range of $118,650 - $183,650 and eligibility for performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in consumer product new product development.
• Experience in complex electromechanical product design.
• Hands-on builder with a strong sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and testing of embedded systems.
• Architect and ensure system reliability in real-world conditions.
• Prototype early and validate solutions through structured testing.

Skills

Embedded systems integration

Analog and digital circuit design

Altium PCB layout

Firmware design and documentation

Real-time embedded systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microprocessors

Embedded C/C++

RTOS

Job description

Sr Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite 4 - Kohler, WI

Opportunity: Shape the future of at-home wellness—where water, hardware, firmware, and environment come together to restore, recover, and re‑energize.

As a Senior Staff Embedded Systems Engineer, you will turn emerging technologies into real, physical experiences—systems that can be felt, not just described. You will define architecture, build working solutions, and prove performance in the environments where it matters most. This is a role for a hands‑on leader who creates momentum through action, bringing Kohler’s vision for elevated daily rituals to life.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead by doing. Define system requirements, design, build, test, and refine working hardware and firmware from first concept through validation, creating tangible wellness experiences that perform in the real world.
• Define system architecture. Architect robust, end‑to‑end embedded systems that unify electronics, firmware, sensing, and controls with water, steam, thermal, lighting, and air. Establish scalable platforms that enable consistent, elevated experiences across products.
• Engineer systems that are felt. Design and develop integrated hardware (PCBAs, control systems, sensor networks, and electro‑mechanical interfaces) that deliver comfort, precision, and reliability in demanding bathroom environments.
• Own electronics execution. Lead schematic design, PCB layout, component strategy, and bring‑up, driving hardware from concept into validated, production‑ready systems.
• Design for real‑world conditions. Create solutions that perform under heat, humidity, and water exposure, balancing durability, safety, and long‑term reliability through strong engineering fundamentals.
• Integrate firmware with intent. Ensure responsive, intuitive control, translating hardware capability into seamless user experience.
• Prototype the experience. Build early and test often using hands‑on iteration to validate not only function, but how the system restores, relaxes, and performs.
• Prove feasibility. Bring clarity to ambiguity, defining requirements, identifying risks, and validating solutions through structured testing, tolerance analysis, and costed execution plans.
• Drive manufacturability. Translate complex systems into scalable, buildable solutions aligned with supplier capability and production realities.
• Protect and create IP. Develop hardware innovations that are both differentiated and defensible, strengthening Kohler’s leadership in wellness.
• Stay ahead. Continuously explore advancements in sensing, control, and environmental systems to inform what comes next.
• Communicate with clarity. Deliver focused, technically grounded insights that accelerate decisions and de‑risk execution.

What Success Looks Like

• Embedded systems that don’t just function, but elevate daily ritual into meaningful wellness experiences.
• Scalable platforms that bring consistency and differentiation across product lines.
• First‑to‑market innovations that integrate seamlessly into real environments.
• Patented technologies that define Kohler’s leadership in wellness.

Skills / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• 8‑10+ years delivering consumer product NPD
• Hands‑on builder with a strong sense of ownership and follow‑through
• Deep expertise in embedded systems (electronics + firmware integration) including architecture and design of complex electromechanical products
• Strong mixed‑signal analog and digital circuit design fundamentals
• Board‑level design and validation of electronic circuits including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout (Altium preferred)
• Experience developing and leading implementation of test plans for hardware/firmware, and to ensure regulatory compliance (EMC, FCC, CE, UL, etc)
• Real‑time embedded systems experience with microprocessors and microcontrollers
• Demonstrated experience in firmware design and documentation practices
• Strong knowledge in embedded C/C++ and object‑oriented programming
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in writing firmware for applications incorporating RTOS
• DfX and quality management methodologies (FMEA, DFMEA, DFM/DFA)
• Strong root cause analysis and debugging capabilities of both hardware and firmware

Preferred

• Power electronics and power conversion
• Environmental sensing (temperature, humidity, flow, air)
• Connected systems (BLE, Wi‑Fi, MQTT, Matter)
• Exposure to biometrics or machine learning

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. The salary range for this position is $118,650 - $183,650. The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to Become More at Kohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.