Job Description:

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create innovative new solutions on our engineering team.

All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Engineering teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility.

Dept Engineering Overview:

Create test solutions for Tomorrow’s Tools. At Milwaukee Tool, Disruptive Innovation is not exclusive to the products introduced to the market; Disruptive Innovation is extended to all facets of the company including engineering support roles. As a team of Automation Engineers, we develop innovative automated test systems to support new product tests across North America. We work cross-functionally with new product development engineers and the test lab to define test system requirements. We make empowered decisions to rapidly take your test system design from concept to reality. Additionally, we support troubleshooting and design revisions to continuously improve existing systems.

We are looking for engineers passionate about automation, team collaboration, and product testing. A typical Automation Engineer has vertical mechatronics skillsets including Mechanical, Electrical, and Programming. While an engineer might specialize in one discipline, each engineer is expected to be agile across disciplines.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

*Ideal candidate would be able to perform diversified duties from both the Mechanical and Electrical sections

Overall:

Develop innovative automated test systems to support new product development.
Integrate and troubleshoot physical hardware, sensors, and motion devices across domestic and global test labs.
Drive discussion and scope surrounding test system requirements in collaboration with New Product Development, Test Lab, and Reliability Engineers
Create system documentation including BOM (bill of materials) and operational instructions.
Work with vendors for procurement of BOM material, costing, and schedule.
Analyze project risks and provide assessment to senior leadership – included but not limited to: Cost, Schedule, Procurement, Design, and Safety.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects - Adhere to timelines and excel in a fast-paced high-energy environment.
Collaborate with other engineers in technical solutions and implementation across domestic and global test labs.
Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology.
Identify areas of continuous improvement across global labs and automation tech.

Mechanical:

Create and upkeep CAD models and drawings of system assemblies, and components
Perform and approve FEA, static, force, torque, inertial, and energy calculations on crucial mechanical components and assemblies
Specify material, surface finish, heat treatment, and coatings based on application, stresses, wear, and tolerances

Electrical:

Create and upkeep electrical schematics for system power, system safety, system measurements and physical panel layouts CAD
Specify and approve system design stage uncertainty for all measurements devices included in the system design.
Work with calibration vendor to verify uncertainty was upheld during integration
Specify facilities power requirements for the system
Conduct and approve impedance, filtering, amperage, power, voltage, and conversion calculations

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

*Ideal candidate would be able to bring diversified tools from both the Mechanical and Electrical sections

Overall:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes.
Hands on experience with building, integrating, and debugging industrial systems
Ability to provide candid feedback to coworkers and leadership
Willing to travel internationally (less than 10%)

Mechanical:

5+ Years’ Experience in mechanical design utilizing CAD - SolidWorks or NX
Experience with incorporating hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components.
Mastery of Design of Machine Elements, Statics/Dynamics, FEA, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Machining Operations.

Electrical:

5+ Years’ Experience in electrical design utilizing CAD – SolidWorks Electrical
Mastery of test and measurement techniques, including sensor technology, signal conditioning, data acquisition and uncertainty calculations.
Vast experience with industrial power systems – transformers, single/three phase power, machine panel layouts, DC power, safety devices, isolation, power conversion, digital and analog sensors/devices.
Vast Experience with PLC Ladder Logic – Debug and New Development

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.