Sr Embedded Systems Engineer, Wellness

Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• We expect 8–10 years of experience delivering new product development for consumer products.
• You should be a hands-on builder with strong ownership and follow-through.
• We look for deep expertise in embedded systems, including electronics and firmware integration, as well as architecture and design of complex electromechanical products.
• You need strong fundamentals in mixed-signal analog and digital circuit design.
• You should have board-level design and validation experience, including component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout; Altium experience is preferred.
• We need experience developing and leading test plans for hardware and firmware, including regulatory compliance such as EMC, FCC, CE, and UL.
• You should have real-time embedded systems experience with microprocessors and microcontrollers.
• We expect demonstrated experience in firmware design and documentation practices.
• You should have strong knowledge of embedded C/C++ and object-oriented programming.
• You need experience writing firmware for applications that use RTOS.
• You should be familiar with DfX and quality methodologies such as FMEA, DFMEA, DFM, and DFA.
• We look for strong root-cause analysis and debugging skills across both hardware and firmware.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• We lead the full embedded systems lifecycle by defining requirements, designing, building, testing, and refining hardware and firmware from concept through validation.
• We architect end-to-end embedded systems that connect electronics, firmware, sensing, and controls with water, steam, thermal, lighting, and air.
• We design integrated hardware such as PCBAs, control systems, sensor networks, and electromechanical interfaces for demanding bathroom environments.
• We own schematic design, PCB layout, component selection, and hardware bring-up, taking products from concept to production-ready validation.
• We create solutions that perform reliably under heat, humidity, and water exposure while balancing durability and safety.
• We integrate firmware to deliver responsive, intuitive control and a seamless user experience.
• We prototype early and test frequently to validate function, performance, and the overall wellness experience.
• We define requirements, identify risks, and verify solutions through structured testing, tolerance analysis, and costed execution planning.
• We translate complex systems into manufacturable solutions that align with supplier capabilities and production realities.
• We develop differentiated hardware innovations that help strengthen our intellectual property position.
• We continuously explore advances in sensing, control, and environmental systems to guide future development.
• We communicate technical insights clearly to speed decisions and reduce execution risk.

Technologies:

• Architect
• Embedded
• Firmware
• Hardware
• Support
• Flow
• Machine Learning
• MQTT

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We are Kohler, and we are shaping the future of at-home wellness by bringing water, hardware, firmware, and environment together to restore, recover, and re-energize. This onsite role is based in Kohler, Wisconsin. We offer day-one benefits, a competitive total rewards package, career growth and development opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive culture built on innovation. The position is eligible for a performance bonus or variable incentive compensation, with a salary range of $118,650 to $183,650. We are committed to helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives, and we support qualified candidates through an equal opportunity hiring process.

last updated 43 week of 2026