Sr. Electrical Engineer - Front End Innovation

Milwaukee Tool•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.)

Nice To Haves

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.

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