Senior Electromechanical Engineer

About the role

At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our People and our Culture are the keys to our success. The Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in driving the development and integration of mechanical and electrical systems in our cutting-edge electric power tools and equipment. This position is integral to the creation of industry-changing products that redefine performance and durability.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives focusing on thermal management, cost optimization, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM).
• Conduct detailed design reviews, providing critical input to improve functionality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate components into cohesive designs while meeting performance specifications.
• Analyze and recommend materials and processes to ensure compliance with quality and durability standards.
• Support production troubleshooting and implement continuous improvements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize material, component, and production costs while maintaining product quality.
• Implement Design for Excellence (DFX) strategies, including design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly, to enhance efficiency across the product lifecycle.
• Partner with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure cost-effective sourcing and manufacturing processes through automation or design practices.
• Drive initiatives to optimize component selection and improve assembly processes to minimize variation and enhance reliability.
• Lead the development of best practices for airflow and thermal management.
• Conduct thermal simulations and provide expert insights to optimize PCB layout and material selection.
• Develop and maintain a thermal performance guide to ensure product requirements are met.
• Investigate new materials, technologies, and simulation tools to advance thermal management.
• Develop best practices for design packages, ensuring consistent specifications across teams and partners.
• Serve as a bridge between Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Advanced Groups, recommending optimized solutions.
• Establish and enforce ESD and EMC best practices to enhance system reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical systems design and integration.
• Expertise in thermal management, PCB layout optimization, cost optimization initiatives, and DFX principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of FEA, DOE, FMEA, and GD&T.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (ProE, Solidworks, NX, or similar).
• Experience with PCBA manufacturing processes and various processes such as injection molding, stamping, soldering, and welding.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

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.