Senior Electrical Engineer-Innovation Team

Job Type

Full-time

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.