Sr. Electrical Engineer - Kohler Ventures

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Kohler Ventures

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite (Seoul, Republic of Korea)

In order to be considered please submit your resume in both Korean and English languages

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

In your role as Senior Electrical/Electronics Engineer at Kohler Ventures you will:

• Work directly with the Head of Hardware, hardware engineering team, and product teams.
• Design new products and platforms that scale with Kohler Ventures’ business growth.
• Build a forward-looking vision and lead efforts to understand and define requirement in collaboration with hardware/software teams.
• Coordinate with product development teams to improve current models and build new ones.
• Champion quality in electrical/electronic design, processes, and culture.

Skills/Requirements

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in electronics/electrical hardware development.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, or a related technical discipline from a reputed academic institution.

-     Strong foundational knowledge of electrical and electronic engineering principles.

• Ability to architect, revise, and improve electronic device platforms, including processors, microcontrollers, wired/wireless communication, batteries, sensors, and power management circuits.
• Hands-on experience developing electronics for various consumer and IT devices.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation to drive change.
• Strong collaboration skills across teams, geographies, and functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience in imaging devices such as smartphones, digital cameras, and CCTV with opto-electronic knowledge.
• Expertise in areas such as:

-     System design and block diagram creation.

-     Sourcing and verifying components and vendors.

-     Power and signal integrity analysis.

-     Analog and digital circuit design and simulation.

-     PCB layout design and schematic reviews.

-     Embedded microprocessor systems, digital sensors, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth-based sensors.

-     Prototyping, feasibility analysis, and testing.

-     Leads PCBA batch fabrication and inspection

-     Compliance with UL/IEC requirements for EMC and ESD.

• Professional development experience with various sensor technologies (e.g., ToF, thermopile, gas sensors).
• Entrepreneurial experience in a high-growth, technology-focused company or startup.
• Familiarity with documentation requirements for regulatory and quality standards.
• Open-mindedness and experience collaborating with international and cross-functional teams.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
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