Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Electrical Systems Engineer within our global engineering team to help support our Home Furniture business. Our Home Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry. We do not make furniture. We make furniture more comfortable. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will lead the design, integration, and testing of electrical components and systems for new product development across our home furnishings brands. This position allows you to grow your expertise across disciplines while working on cutting-edge products. You will collaborate globally with cross functional partners to bring designs from concept to commercialization. Location: Carthage, MO | Tupelo, MS | Lenexa, KS (Preferred)

So, what will you be doing as an Electrical Systems Engineer?

• Component & System Design: Gather requirements, define technical specifications, and communicate internally and externally.
• Validation & Testing: Develop and execute validation procedures, ensuring feature set and quality standards are met.
• Product Development Support: Execute component design release processes, including drawing and design approvals.
• Continuous Improvement: Support released products through cost reduction efforts, quality improvements, and engineering changes.
• Innovation & Research: Investigate and drive cutting-edge technologies to enhance industry-leading products and processes.
• Travel: 10% domestic and international.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electronics/electrical engineering.
• Expertise in analog & digital circuitry design and application.
• Ability to read schematics, analyze component data sheets, and operate electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Experience with Electrical CAD tools (Altium and/or Cadence).
• Strong collaboration skills—ability to work with hardware/software developers, project managers, and external stakeholders.
• Basic programming skills (Python and/or C++) for electrical test equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of global electronics suppliers and supply chains is a plus.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical communication skills with internal and external teams.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Ability to validate solutions using data-driven methods.
• Expertise in creating test methods and systems for validation and integration.
• Ability to co-develop solutions across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, embedded software).

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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