Senior Electrical Engineer-Innovation Team

Description Join Our Innovation Team:

At Johnson Health Tech, we develop innovative fitness technology and connected products used by customers around the world. Our KT Innovation team focuses on bringing new ideas to life through electrical engineering, rapid prototyping, hardware integration, and next-generation product innovation. We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to help design and develop technology that powers globally recognized fitness brands. In this role, you'll work closely with engineering, product, and manufacturing teams to bring new concepts from prototype to production in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and driving innovation across both hardware and firmware platforms.

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop electrical hardware solutions for innovative fitness equipment and connected technologies
• Research, evaluate, and integrate new technologies, features, and product concepts into future products
• Create proof-of-concept prototypes and collaborate with Product Management teams for refinement and development
• Support new product development efforts by transitioning concepts into production-ready solutions
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, specifications, and design requirements
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, firmware, and system integration challenges
• Collaborate with global engineering and manufacturing teams, including overseas development partners
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers across development initiatives
• Contribute to new intellectual property, product innovation, and technology advancements
• Work in a fast-moving development environment focused on continuous improvement, iteration, and creative problem-solving

Requirements What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• Extensive professional experience with electrical hardware design
• Advanced technical troubleshooting and system-level problem-solving experience
• Strong understanding of PCB layout best practices and board bring-up
• Experience with EMC/EMI requirements and mitigation techniques
• Experience with motor control, control theory, or related applications
• Understanding of firmware development and system engineering concepts
• Experience writing technical documentation and design specifications
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across diverse engineering, product, and manufacturing teams
• Ability and desire to mentor less experienced engineers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with analog and digital hardware design
• Experience with microcontrollers, system connectivity, and digital communications
• Experience with firmware development and hardware/software integration
• Consumer electronics, IoT, or fitness product development experience
• Experience working with overseas development or manufacturing teams
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and solving complex engineering challenges

Additional Information:

• This position is based onsite at our Cottage Grove, WI headquarters
• International travel may be required approximately 1-2 times annually

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package and team-oriented environment with strong growth opportunities, including:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Product Discounts
• Wellness Programs Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.