JOB DETAILS

Engineering Manager

CompanyJohnson Health Tech North America Inc
LocationVillage of Cottage Grove
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 13, 2026
About The Company
Johnson Health Tech is among the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness equipment manufacturers and is home to some of the most respected brands in the fitness industry, including Matrix, Vision and Horizon. The company manufactures a wide assortment of fitness equipment for both commercial and residential use, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, and strength training equipment. Based just outside Madison, Wisconsin, our North American office houses our US business operations, plus global marketing, product design, research and development, and select quality responsibilities. Johnson Fitness & Wellness, our retail store division, has over 100 retail showrooms, and we operate an advanced strength production facility near Milwaukee, with East Coast, Central and West Coast warehouses.
About the Role

Description


Position Overview:

The Engineering Manager – Electrical coordinates and participates in the development of projects for new technology, electrical hardware, key components, and firmware. Leads a team to organize and communicate technical requirements with global resources and vendor partners. Has a strong capability to anticipate and resolve engineering development challenges early and effectively. Blends solid engineering skill with project management excellence.


Responsibilities:


Personnel:

· Assists Vice President Global Research and Development in attracting and hiring top engineering talent

· Provides work direction to engineers

· Train and mentor staff in product development processes

· Coach engineers to maximize KPI scores


Key Component and Product Development:

· Product specification review and communication with various marketing and factory staff to set development plan

· Translation of product requirements into actionable technical development tasks

· Assist product managers and engineering staff in working through any roadblocks with deliverables

· Monitors resource use by participating in project sign offs at critical phase gates

· Lead communication window for technical development teams between America and Asia


Project Engineering:

· Lead team on multiple projects through key component and product development processes

· Follow all phase gate deliverables and ensure completion to company standards

· Daily interaction with global product marketing and Asia-based factory engineering, manufacturing, and quality

· Execution of design to specification, manage team to meet schedule and cost requirements


Production support:

· Review quality and test data, perform product sample reviews and make design decisions, support value-add / value-engineer opportunities for cost and manufacturing efficiency

· Train Asia-based engineering and factory quality teams on design and functional requirements

Requirements


Education:

· A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited institution in Electrical Engineering

· Advanced degree in engineering or business a plus


Experience:

· 5 years of successful and demonstratable technical leadership

· 5 years of project engineering or project management in electrical hardware and system development

· 10 years of professional experience in electrical hardware design

· Proficiency with motor control or control theory

· Proficiency with MCU based embedded system development

· Proficiency reading and understanding patents


Other Requirements:

· Ability and willingness to travel both internationally and domestically, communicate with overseas teams during non-business hours

· Ability to work well with numerous diverse groups and individuals

· Ability to lead and inspire a team of engineers

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

· Health & Dental Insurance

· Company paid Life Insurance

· 401(k)

· Paid Time Off benefits

· Product discounts

· Wellness programs



EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

Key Skills
Electrical Hardware DesignProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipMotor ControlControl TheoryMCU Embedded System DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentPersonnel ManagementProduct Specification ReviewPatent AnalysisCross-functional CommunicationKPI Management
Categories
EngineeringManagement & LeadershipManufacturingTechnologyScience & Research
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k)Paid Time OffProduct DiscountsWellness Programs
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Leads a team of engineers in the development of electrical hardware, key components, and firmware for new technology. Coordinates technical requirements between global resources, vendor partners, and factory teams to ensure projects meet schedule and cost requirements.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
440
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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