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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Electrical Engineer II - Embedded Hardware - **Company:** Milwaukee Tool - **Location:** Brookfield, WI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Signal Integrity, PIC Microcontroller, Rf Circuits, Pcb Layout, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3413468488&tx=HT7872TYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship is not available for this position at this time., * Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. * 2+ years of experience in electrical or embedded hardware design, development, validation, or a closely related engineering role. * Working knowledge of embedded systems, analog and digital circuit design, PCBA design and manufacturing, and electronics verification and validation fundamentals. * Experience with schematic-capture, PCB-layout, and circuit-simulation tools. * Ability to select components, review datasheets, perform engineering calculations, and translate system needs into component- and circuit-level requirements. * Experience using standard electronics laboratory equipment and applying structured troubleshooting methods. * Working knowledge of C programming for microcontrollers and the interaction between firmware and electronics. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document work and explain technical tradeoffs. * Excellent problem-solving skills, sound independent judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. * Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process-oriented, and committed to high-quality engineering work. * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, domestically and internationally. Other TOOLS we prefer you to have: * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. * Experience with embedded communications, Bluetooth Low Energy, wired serial interfaces, antenna or RF circuits, or low-power electronic design. * Knowledge of firmware development tools and an additional programming language such as Python or C++. * Experience with design of experiments, automated test development, data acquisition, or statistical analysis. * Knowledge of electronic component reliability, failure modes, design for manufacturability, and design for test. * Familiarity with applicable regulatory and certification standards such as UL, FCC, ISED/IC, CE, CEC, or ANSI. * Hands-on experience with soldering, rework, prototype assembly, and test-fixture development. ## Description * Independently design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot embedded electronic hardware and supporting firmware for low- to mid-complexity product and platform projects. * Develop analog and digital circuits that may include microcontrollers, power supplies, sensors, communication interfaces, protection circuits, and signal-conditioning functions. * Create and review schematics, support PCB layout, perform circuit simulations, and apply sound design practices for signal integrity, noise, reliability, cost, and manufacturability. * Develop engineering requirements, test plans, procedures, and test cases for electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies, subsystems, and complete electronics platforms. * Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, data-acquisition systems, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and protocol analyzers as applicable. * Conduct experiments, analyze data using appropriate statistical methods, document results, and draw concise, logical conclusions that guide design decisions. * Perform root-cause analysis and resolve hardware, firmware-interaction, test, and platform integration issues with urgency and disciplined problem solving. * Evaluate technical tradeoffs and recommend solutions that balance performance, user needs, schedule, cost, reliability, regulatory compliance, and reuse capability. * Collaborate with component suppliers and manufacturing partners to select components, address availability or quality concerns, and support successful platform launches. * Work with cross-functional and global teams to incorporate platform-based design approaches and reusable technical solutions across product categories. * Track assigned work to project schedules, surface risks early, and communicate status, decisions, and recommendations to technical teams and management. * Prepare agendas, facilitate technical reviews, document decisions and action items, and deliver clear presentations to technical and non-technical audiences. * Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians while modeling Milwaukee Tool culture and engineering best practices. * Build and maintain knowledge of Milwaukee Tool development and manufacturing processes to support efficient, high-quality designs. * Support design qualification to applicable safety, EMC, wireless, and product standards based on the scope of the design. ## Related Videos - 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