Project Engineer-Global R&D

Johnson Health Tech Companies•Cottage Grove, WI

About The Position

Johnson Health Tech is hiring a Project Engineer at the Project Engineer II or Senior Project Engineer level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and technical depth. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, this non-supervisory engineering lead and liaison connects Product Managers, North American Mechanical Engineers, business units, and the Global Electrical Engineering team. The role manages multiple projects through the company’s Key Component, Digital Product, and New Product Development processes, covering schedules, costs, specifications, electrical systems and hardware design, software development coordination, and stakeholder communication. The position helps connect global engineering teams, translate business needs into actionable technical work, and deliver innovative, high-quality products. It includes regular communication with overseas teams, occasionally outside standard office hours, and international travel approximately two to four times per year to facilities in Taiwan and/or China.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as the communication lead between Electrical Engineering teams in North America and Asia.
Provide design feedback, technical analysis, and troubleshooting support as a technical resource.
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.
Work on other projects as needed.