Manufacturing Software Platform Engineer
Milwaukee Tool · Milwaukee, WI · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Summary
This role is a critical member of the Global Software and Connectivity Platforms team, responsible for leading execution and adoption of scalable solutions across manufacturing sites while developing into a key technical leader supporting global platform strategy and direction.
Competencies And Personal Attributes
- Agility — Embraces change and thrives in evolving global platform strategy
- Passionate and Energetic — Driven to deliver scalable, high-impact global solutions
- Entrepreneurial — Ownership of platform initiatives and drives adoption beyond direct authority
- Drive for Results — Executes and delivers across multiple sites and stakeholders
- Team Oriented — Leads through influence across global teams and functions
- Delivery — Translates strategy into execution with measurable global impact
- Influence & Leadership — Ability to align and influence site leaders and stakeholders
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related)
- 3–5 years of experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing software
- Experience with text-based, LabVIEW, or PLC programming
- Experience working across teams or functions to deliver solutions
- Experience with manufacturing documentation (theory of operation, schematics, manuals)
- Software source control
- Preferred Experience:
- Experience developing & deploying scalable software solutions across multiple sites
- Experience influencing or working with global stakeholders (AME, IT, operations)
- Data connectivity, MES, or manufacturing software systems
- Machine-to-database integration, industrial communication protocols
- Robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation
- Database and data-driven application experience
- Understanding of lean manufacturing, quality systems, and error-proofing
- Industrial automation experience
- Experience supporting or leading global deployments or standardization efforts
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required 10-20%