Senior Electrical Project - Lighting and Lifestyle

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Engineer for their Lighting and Lifestyle team. This role involves managing multiple new product development projects and leading-edge electrical engineering, with a focus on Milwaukee Tool Jobsite Cleanup systems. The position requires a passion for user interaction with products and systems, and collaboration with internal groups, external suppliers, designers, and vendors both domestically and internationally. Success in this role depends on organization, timeline management, communication, and attention to technical detail. The company emphasizes innovation and provides resources for disruptive technologies in electrical engineering, including firmware, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and AI.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
5+ years of experience in a related design field
Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude
Knowledge of power electronics and motor control
Broad-based experience with analog circuitry and embedded systems
Understanding of Firmware development and programming best practices
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Power Point
Ability to potentially travel 10% of the time (travel includes Domestic and International)

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
Familiarity with advanced simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, or SPICE) and design software (Altium)
Familiarity with EMC / EMI and ESD design practices
Experience with portable electronics, power tools, or consumer electronics
Familiarity with mechanical design, motor design, and thermal management concepts

Responsibilities

Own electrical system architecture and design from concept through production, ensuring performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability targets are achieved
Drive both internal and external development efforts, including leading in-house design, prototyping, and hands-on development when required
Guide and hold suppliers accountable for outsourced design execution, ensuring alignment to Milwaukee standards
Define system requirements, specifications, and validation plans based on voice-of-customer and application needs
Lead technical decision-making, including tradeoff analysis across performance, cost, reliability, and schedule
Develop, prototype, troubleshoot, and validate electrical systems, including hands-on lab work, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
Partner with suppliers to develop and mature designs from concept through production, ensuring manufacturing readiness and design robustness
Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies to drive product performance and user experience differentiation
Communicate technical direction, risks, and progress clearly across cross-functional teams and leadership
Drive urgency in project execution, owning timelines, deliverables, and accountability to key project metrics
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Milwaukee’s development and manufacturing processes
Build and maintain strong working relationships with global engineering teams and suppliers
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, reinforcing engineering excellence and Milwaukee Tool culture
Provide hands-on support across all phases of development, from early concepting through production launch
Build and expand internal electrical design capability over time, reducing reliance on external development where appropriate