Milwaukee Electric Tool

Sr Design Engineer

Milwaukee Electric Tool$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of machine design experience.
  • Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling.
  • Deep mechanical aptitude with knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience in systems requiring closed-loop performance and accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Lead product development projects for mid/high complexity power tools.
  • Provide technical information to cross-functional teams and facilitate decision-making.
  • Establish test regimens and conduct data analysis to support design recommendations.
  • Serve as a mentor and technical resource for teammates across disciplines.
  • Apply first principles to create analytical models for new systems.
  • Conduct mechanical stress analyses on various system types.
  • Execute tolerance stack analyses and design gear-driven mechanisms.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • 401(k) savings program with immediate vesting.
  • Education assistance for ongoing personal and professional growth.
  • On-site wellness resources including fitness center and cafeteria.
  • Patent Award Program to recognize and reward innovation.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Senior Design Engineer

DRIVEN TO SET THE STANDARD.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leadtechnical resource on mid/high complexity Power Tool New Product Development projects. 

  • Provide cleartechnicalinformation tocross functional teammates,Project Leaders and Global Engineering teams, facilitating trade-off decisions. 

  • Establish test regimens for components and assemblies within project scope with minimal guidance; deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations. 

  • Serve as a technical resource and provide consultation/mentorship toengineering and non-engineering teammates alike. 

  • Apply first principles to create free body diagrams and develop static and/or dynamic models of new systems, leading the design analytically and supporting decision-making through rigorous engineering analysis. 

  • Perform mechanical stress analysis on linear and non-linear systems. 

  • Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve technical challenges. 

  • Execute tolerance stack analyses (statistical and geometric preferred). 

  • Design and analyze gear-driven systems and mechanisms, including sound and vibration/response of dynamic systems. 

  • Demonstrate system-level thinkingby maintaining a holistic view of how interdisciplinary design decisions affect user needs and project delivery. 

  • Collaborate proactively with interdisciplinary peers to plan for and address issues that could impact schedule, cost, performance, or delivery of user needs. 

  • Create and execute plans to inform early-stage development using both empirical and analytical methods; develop structured approaches to investigate root cause and troubleshoot designs under cost, schedule, performance, and other constraints. 

  • Operate effectively in a high-paced and dynamic development environment. 

  • Motivate and support learning—actively seek opportunities to learn and teach others about new discoveries and best practices.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • 5 years ofmachinedesign experience,minimum

  • Strong proficiency in 3D CADModeling

  • Deep mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials,machine component design,mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.

  • Willingness and abilityto travel up to 10% (travel includes Domestic and International).

  • Genuine interest in tools of the construction trades and a passion for innovative product development.

  • Strong motivation to grow, learn, and be challenged by the unknown

  • Experience in systems where closed-loop performance, accuracy, and repeatability are critical (e.g., robotics, automated assembly, precision torque/control systems).

  • Strong foundation in process control and applied statistics, including capability metrics, variation reduction, and experimental design.

  • Ability to think at the system levelby showing an understanding how hardware, controls, and user/environmental inputs interact to influence performance consistency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. 

  • 401(k) savings program with immediate vesting. 

  • Education assistance to support your ongoing growth. 

  • On-site wellness resources, including a fitness center, cafeteria, complimentary coffee, and more. 

  • Patent Award Program to recognize and reward innovation.

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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