Milwaukee Electric Tool

Controls Engineer

Milwaukee Electric Tool • $75K — $95K *
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 2+ years in machine controls, automation design, integration, and commissioning, preferably with custom equipment.
  • Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial automation.
  • Preferred knowledge of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing technologies.
  • Familiarity with industrial networking, cloud systems, and machine safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create process and quality solutions.
  • Apply automation across diverse production technologies.
  • Integrate and support automation systems, including PLCs and robotics.
  • Use simulation and digital tools to optimize manufacturing performance.
  • Define equipment specifications to ensure compliance with industry best practices.

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities, estimated at 10%.
  • Engage in hands-on engineering environments.
  • Gain experience with cutting-edge technologies in manufacturing.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Manufacturing Process, Controls & Emerging Technology:
  • Evaluate, pilot, and implement advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, AI/ML, robotics, vision, sensor, and connected-equipment technologies that improve cost, quality, throughput, safety, flexibility, and speed to market.
  • Partner with AME, IT, Data & Analytics, Quality, operations, suppliers, and integrators to develop practical process, controls, data, and quality solutions.
  • Apply automation and process knowledge across assembly, welding, part handling, material feeding, machine vision, robotics, motion control, and related production technologies.
  • Specify, integrate, debug, commission, and support automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, drives, robots, vision, sensors, safety devices, laser systems, and material handling equipment.
  • Use simulation, digital twins, virtual commissioning, machine data, and structured prototyping to de-risk equipment, accelerate learning, and optimize process performance.
  • Define equipment specifications, review concepts and controls architecture, and ensure internal and supplier-built equipment meets Milwaukee Tool standards and industry best practices.


Digital & Data Systems:
  • Develop Python scripts and applications for automation, data processing, equipment connectivity, and manufacturing analytics.
  • Collaborate with IT and Data & Analytics to define scalable infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and architecture for connected manufacturing assets.
  • Support OPC-UA, MQTT, SQL, APIs, data historians, edge devices, and related technologies for data collection, integration, visualization, and traceability.
  • Build data pipelines from machine controls to enterprise systems for SPC, dashboards, process control, capability analysis, and engineering insight.
  • Translate machine data into control plans, closed-loop feedback opportunities, predictive quality models, and data-driven manufacturing decisions.


Project Management Skills:
  • Lead manufacturing technology projects by providing technical direction, engineering expertise, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Communicate status, risks, technical decisions, recommendations, and resource needs through clear written updates, visuals, and presentations.
  • Develop cost models, capability assessments, throughput analysis, risk assessments, and what-if scenarios to support investment and project decisions.
  • Justify automation, digital manufacturing, and advanced technology investments using cost, quality, capability, throughput, safety, and scalability considerations.
  • Drive milestone delivery, challenge the status quo, and align global and site teams on deployable, supportable, and sustainable solutions.


Other Requirements:
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally for supplier, machine, technology, and concept evaluations; estimated travel is 10%.
  • Ability to support execution and alignment across manufacturing sites.
  • Ability to learn new technical material quickly and apply it in hands-on engineering environments.
  • Ability to work directly with equipment, controls, data systems, and manufacturing teams during development, launch, and support.


Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 2 or more years of experience in machine controls, automation design, programming, integration, and commissioning, preferably with custom equipment.
  • Demonstrated experience with PLC/HMI programming, industrial automation, controls integration, and machine commissioning.
  • Preferred experience with Industry 4.0, connected equipment, smart manufacturing, data analytics, Python, AI/ML concepts, or statistical process improvement.
  • Preferred experience with industrial networking, edge computing, cloud-connected systems, historians, SQL, APIs, OPC-UA, MQTT, robotics, vision, motion control, safety systems, laser marking/welding, and assembly automation.
  • Working knowledge of IT infrastructure, industrial connectivity, cybersecurity, machine safety practices, and standards such as NFPA 70/79, UL 508, and CE.
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Visio, or similar project management and visualization tools preferred.

About Milwaukee Electric Tool

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of heavy-duty, portable electric power tools and accessories for professional users worldwide. Since its founding in 1924, Milwaukee has focused on a single vision: To produce the best heavy-duty electric power tools and accessories available to the professional user. Today, the Milwaukee name stands for the highest quality, durable and reliable professional tools money can buy.
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Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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