Job Description

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - Onsite

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world’s most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Innovators from the very beginning, we change the way people fish with our breakthrough technology. Anglers are eager to set their eyes on the newest Humminbird® fish finders, get their feet on Minn Kota® trolling motor foot pedals, and connect it all wirelessly with the iPilot® Link™ – making it easier than ever to get their hands on more fish. Come join our amazing Engineering Team for these leading industry brands!

Check us out on Cannon, Minn Kota and Humminbird, or find us on Instagram and Facebook!

Based in beautiful Mankato, Minnesota, you’ll have incredible access to a variety of outdoor activities whether skiing and snowmobiling in winter, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking or more in summer. Close to Minneapolis, the area boasts a wide variety of amenities including a vibrant arts and culture scene and a host of unique, creative dining options.

The person in this role independently, performs innovative, complex electronic and/or electronic design and development for new products from conception through production release and designs improvements for existing products. Responsible for successful completion of the design, testing, specification, documentation and qualification of products throughout the project lifecycle. Establishes and meets targeted project, timeline, cost and quality objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently, creates innovative new product designs in response to new product concepts through development and initial production efficiently and effectively based on thorough knowledge of company strategy and needs and advanced design skills. Constructs and maintains new product timelines, which include required external resources. Additionally designs and develops improvements to existing products.
• Recommends MFG and design fabrication/construction applicable to best practice. Troubleshoots design obstructions and provides cost effective solutions.
• Performs prototype design experimentation, rapid prototype and conventional prototype fabrication. Evaluates prototype design(s) for performance and reliability.
• Writes products specifications and provides prints documentation and testing verification methods to source and inspect the product. Ensures the product meets specifications and publishes testing results.
• Conducts and documents technical feasibility evaluations, qualifications field and competitive testing to verify the design. Formulates development, unit and tooling cost estimates.
• Performs advanced troubleshooting of electrical/electronic design issues during development after the production start. Collaborates with various internal teams to resolve issues and ensure the development of a quality product that support company and consumer needs.
• Produces project documentation that includes prints, engineering files, supplier communications and Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s).
• Assists operations and outside suppliers through new product development stages of new products with tooling, process methods, assembly plans and forecasting capacity requirements.
• Manages a variety of moderately complex to complex projects from concept, design, and through completion. Develops timelines and ensure project success by maintaining timeline targets, budget responsibilities and quality requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE), electronics engineering (BSET) or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical design engineering within consumer
• product design.
• Advanced knowledge of and skills in the design, evaluation and testing of electronic and/or electrical circuits and components.
• Knowledge of and experience in reading and drawing schematics.
• Advanced understanding of and experience in product development from concept through production which includes a core understanding of the new product process, financial modeling (EVA) and timeline management.
• Proven experience in generating, designing and executing concepts into manufacturable designs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in managing more complex projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated creativity with strong analytical and technical expertise.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with a variety of internal teams as well as external contacts.
• Advanced proficiency with specific computer based analysis, simulation and design tools.
• Compensation range $90,000 - $130,000 depends upon experience.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out in the great outdoors.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about providing superior solutions flexible to meet any event’s needs or mission requirements.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value team members who are willing to wear many hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

1. Share in the company’s success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
2. Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
3. Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
4. Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

Business & Brand Snapshot

• Industry: Outdoor Recreation & Consumer Products
• Business Unit: Fishing
• Brands: Minn Kota®, Humminbird®, Cannon®
• Products: Marine Electronics, Fish Finders, Sonar Technology, Trolling Motors, Connected Fishing Solutions
• Key Skills: Electrical Design, Electronics Development, Circuit Design, Product Validation, New Product Development, Design for Manufacturing

About Us:

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include.: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak™; Carlisle® paddles; Minn Kota® fishing motors, batteries, and anchors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.