Electrical Engineer - Power Systems Division

- Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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Milwaukee - 111 W Pleasant St Appleton-1200 S Perkins Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Job Description:

Power Systems Division is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Electrical Engineering team. This team member will be a key contributor in the investigation, development, and implementation of electrical design solutions for new and innovative engine driven products.  The primary development focus areas will be rotating magnetics design, power supply design, power electronics, and analog and digital control circuits. This position requires a self-driven individual with exceptional communications and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with engineering teams, marketing, and product management to develop innovative and reliable products to serve our customers’ needs. This position can be located in Milwaukee or Appleton, WI. This is an in-person full-time role (five days a week in office).

Essential Functions:

  • Design solutions that meet project deliverables and position PSD product for long term growth
  • Effectively work with electrical, software, mechanical, and welding engineers to take projects from original concept through implementation
  • Candidate must be an aggressive self-starter and must have excellent communication skills
  • Problem solves through the application of troubleshooting techniques, testing, and design with a systems mindset
  • Perform testing and documentation on new designs
  • Participate in project meetings and be responsible for assigned action items
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and project deliverables
  • Drives projects forward with cross-functional technical direction
  • Identify innovative patentable solutions to end market needs

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • 3-5 years’ experience preferred
  • Experience with power electronics design with emphasis on switch mode power supplies producing up to 35kW
  • Experience working with voltages up to 480Vac, 1000Vdc and currents up to 1000 Amps
  • Experience with full-bridge, half-bridge, buck, boost, flyback and forward converters
  • Working knowledge of power conversion control systems
  • Magnetics design experience
  • Mixed analog and digital design and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Knowledge of electrical circuity design for both digital and analog applications
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting electrical design hardware (i.e. reading electrical schematics and using multimeters and oscilloscopes)

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 


As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

About this role

Summary

Designs electrical solutions for engine-driven products, focusing on power electronics, magnetics, and control circuits.

Job title

Electrical Engineer - Power Systems Division

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

In-person in Milwaukee or Appleton, WI, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

power electronicsmagnetics designanalog designdigital designschematic readingoscilloscopesmultimeters

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

power electronicsmagnetics designanalogdigitalpower supply
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Milwaukee, WI, USA

On-site City

Appleton, WI, USA

On-site City