Design Engineer II

Job Description:

Design Engineer II – Power Tools NPD 

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! 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 disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence. 

Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. 

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE. 

As a Design Engineer II for Milwaukee you will be located at our Brookfield, WI office. Our corporate office is only 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee and located near American Family Field, Milwaukee Zoo, Mitchell Park Domes, as well as many more attractions and restaurants.  

You will work in a fast-paced environment to innovate new products as a member of a cross-functional team. One of the most rewarding aspects of the job is seeing a product you designed on the shelves of a Home Depot.  

If you are interested in travel, domestic and international travel opportunities are available and sometimes required. In the US, Milwaukee Tool has three locations in Mississippi (two manufacturing and one distribution). Overseas, you will have the opportunity to work with Chinese engineering counterparts as well as meet with suppliers in both Taiwan and China.  
 
Milwaukee Electric Tool offers benefits on your first day of work (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k) and an excellent working environment that includes an on-site cafeteria as well as a state of the art fitness facility! 

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

• Take a concept idea and make it come to life.  

• Design and test products from concept to production.  

• Develop design solutions to meet consumer requirements.  

• Participate in field research.  

• Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with manufacturing and other cross-functional team members.  

• Interact with suppliers to develop part/product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities.  

• Evaluate product design relative to material selection, cost and reliability.  

• Perform a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas:  

• Mechanical stress analysis, material and heat treatment selection, tolerance and fit analyses, lubrication, spur and helical gear design, statics and dynamics, noise and vibration and a variety of machine element design.  

• Independently develop, write and analyze test requests with the Milwaukee Tool Test Laboratory.  

• Work as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers.  

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering; or similar field.  

• 2+ years of experience in related design field.  

• Experience in participating or leading cross functional team meetings   

• GD & T and CAD proficiency  

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude.  

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Power Point.  

• Willingness to learn skill sets outside primary discipline.  

• Ability to travel 10% of the time is required (travel includes Domestic and International).  

• High interest in tools of the trade.  

We provide these great perks and benefits: 

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans. 

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan. 

• Education assistance. 

• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service. 

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.