Sr. Electrical Engineer - Front End Innovation

Milwaukee Tool • Brookfield, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Benefits

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior