Job Description: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.
