Milwaukee Electric Tool

Sr. Automation Engineer - Mechatronics

Milwaukee Electric Tool$92K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
  • 5+ years’ experience in electrical design utilizing CAD.
  • Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with building, integrating, and debugging industrial systems.
  • Ability to provide candid feedback to coworkers and leadership.
  • Willingness to travel (15% includes locations in the U.S. and Canada).

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain electrical schematics and physical panel layouts using CAD.
  • Specify and approve system design stage uncertainty for all measurements devices.
  • Collaborate with a vendor to verify uncertainty during integration.
  • Define facilities power requirements for the automated systems.
  • Conduct and approve various electrical calculations such as impedance and conversion.
  • Develop equipment and test systems for Service Hubs and Factory Service Centers.
  • Drive discussions around system requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Unlimited access to resources needed for innovation.
  • Work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to disruptive technologies.
  • Collaborative cross-functional team culture.
  • Support for continued learning and technical competency.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Dept Engineering Overview:

At Milwaukee Tool, Disruptive Innovation is not exclusive to the products introduced to the market; Disruptive Innovation is extended to allfacetsof the companyincluding engineering support roles. As a team of Automation Engineers, we develop innovative automated test systems to support the validation of servicerepair workwithin our Service Hubs and Factory Service Centers. We work cross-functionally withService Quality and Reliability Engineers, Service NPD Engineers, and Service Operations. We make empowered decisions to rapidlyenhancereliability and confidence that yourtool’sservice repair operation is done correctly.Additionally, we support troubleshooting and design revisions to continuously improve existing systems.

We are looking for engineers passionate aboutproduct testing, team collaboration, and automation. A typical Automation Engineer has vertical mechatronics skillsets including ElectricalandProgramming. 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:    

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 

  • Develop equipment and test systems to support Service Hubs and Factory Service Centers. 

  • Integrate and troubleshoot physical hardware, sensors, and motion devices across domestic and global service centers. 

  • Drive discussion and scope surrounding system requirements in collaboration with Service NPD, Service QE/RE, and Service Operations. 

  • 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 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 globalservice centers.

  • Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology.

Qualifications: 

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field. 

  • 5+ Years’ Experience in electrical design utilizing CAD 

  • Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) 

  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus 

  • Hands on experience with building, integrating, and debugging industrial systems 

  • Ability to provide candid feedback to coworkers and leadership 

  • Willing to travel (15%) – Travel includes: Greenwood, IN, Greenwood, MS, Toronto, ON 

 

Preferred Skills: 

  • Exposure to ASANA, Solidworks Electrical, National Instruments is desirable 

  • Familiarity with ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) 

  • 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 

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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