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 an 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.
We are open to candidates with varying levels of experience, and level/title will be aligned based on background and expertise.
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
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
Professional experience with electrical hardware design
Experience with technical troubleshooting and system-level problem solving
Understanding of PCB layout best practices and board bring-up
Familiarity 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
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
Ability and desire to mentor less experienced engineers
Hands-on prototyping and testing experience
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
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.