Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES!
At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success. We build the tools that power infrastructure, drive physical investment, and help shape the world we live in – join us as part of our Front End Innovation team. Our team partners directly with end users, bringing them into the process to understand the work they do, to create solutions that address unmet needs and unlock new levels of productivity and safety.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer on the Front-End Innovation team, you will identify real user problems and translate them into breakthrough product concepts that define our future portfolio. You will operate in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, supporting projects from early discovery through concept development, validation, and handoff.
This role is built for engineers who are curious, empathetic, and hands-on: individuals who thrive on turning user insights into tangible, high-impact solutions. You will be empowered to own your work end-to-end and drive innovation that delivers meaningful, real-world impact, backed by the resources and scale of an industry-leading organization.
You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Building and iterating prototypes, utilizing embedded control, circuit design, and thermal management experience
- Generating and refining concepts in ambiguous problem spaces using structured ideation and good engineering judgment
- Participating in and translating field research into user feedback, observations, and actionable insights
- Performing engineering analysis to evaluate feasibility, performance, risk, and design tradeoffs
- Collaborating with product marketing, design research, industrial design, NPD/ADV engineering, and project leadership to push the boundaries of innovation
- Communicating clearly to stakeholders, including design intent, tradeoffs, progress, and recommendations
- Defining and evaluating critical user benefits, business fit, and technical feasibility
What TOOLS you’ll bring with you
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in product development, innovation, or concept engineering, with demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions.
- Strong and evolving foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals (circuit design, power consumption, heat dissipation, embedded systems)
- Experience creating and using prototypes, models, or other tools to drive learning and decision-making
- Demonstrated ability to use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and data acquisition systems
- Critical thinking skills that span disciplines to ensure the right ideas move forward
- A curious, hands-on attitude driven by extreme ownership and bias toward action
- Ability to operate with speed, agility, and urgency in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- High interest in tools of trade and improving how they are employed
- Ability to travel 10-20% of the time (domestic and international)
Why Milwaukee Tool
- Work on products that directly impact professionals on the jobsite
- Be part of a team obsessed with disruptive innovation
- Grow quickly through real ownership and technical challenges
- Join a culture defined by speed, agility, and urgency
What Sets You Apart
- You have an entrepreneurial, user-centric mindset
- You take ownership and follow through
- You have a penchant for building over analyzing
- You are energized by ambiguity and fast iteration
- You take initiative to seek out opportunities and champion solutions
We provide these great perks and benefits:
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
- Education assistance.
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
