Senior Mechanical Engineer - IE&A

About the role

Join Miller Electric and help shape the next generation of industrial welding equipment. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Industrial Equipment & Automation Division, you will be responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of industry‑leading welding equipment. Working within the Customer Backed Innovation (CBI) process, you’ll lead mechanical development from concept through production, solve complex technical challenges, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver reliable, high‑performance products used in demanding industrial environments worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Voice‑of‑Customer visits and CBI activities to translate customer insights into product solutions.
• Lead mechanical design efforts from concept through prototype, testing, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA), production, and continuous product improvement.
• Design enclosures, sheet‑metal parts, custom plastic components, aluminum extrusions, and castings.
• Integrate mechanical and electrical systems, including power electronic converters with high‑voltage spacing, thermal management, PCB assemblies, vibration robustness, and detailed power routing.
• Support reliability testing and regulatory compliance activities (CSA, CE/UKCA, IEC/EN, UL, ETL, etc.).
• Serve as lead mechanical engineer on product development projects and provide technical support for product sustainment.
• Assess project scope, technical complexity, and timeline estimates; recommend actions to ensure successful execution.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation plans to maintain schedules and objectives.
• Mentor and coach Mechanical Engineers and Designers.
• Leverage established engineering processes and best practices to drive effective design decisions.
• Conduct design reviews and guide technical decisions and trade‑offs.
• Partner with product managers, engineers, technicians, manufacturing, service, and suppliers to develop and launch products.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing, service, warranty, and field‑related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 8+ years of experience developing mechanical solutions for industrial products.
• Experience designing enclosures, sheet‑metal structures, brackets, custom plastic components, aluminum extrusions, castings, and machined components (preferred).
• Experience integrating mechanical and electrical systems, including power electronic converters, high‑voltage spacing, thermal management, PCB assemblies, vibration robustness, and detailed power routing (preferred).
• Demonstrated success delivering innovative product designs while meeting project timelines.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, PDM Professional, SolidWorks Simulation, and CF Design (preferred).
• Experience developing products for compliance with UL, CSA, CE/UKCA, and IEC/EN regulatory requirements (preferred).
• Experience supporting products through development, production release, and ongoing manufacturing support.

Benefits

• Generous retirement benefits – 401(k) match plus an additional retirement contribution.
• Paid time off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time.
• Company‑paid insurance – life, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability.
• Family‑friendly benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement.
• Education assistance – tuition reimbursement.

Company Description

ITW Welding comprises a market‑leading portfolio of best‑in‑class brands that provide premium performance through solutions in welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America includes Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard/Tregaskiss MIG Guns. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and is wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality, and responsiveness.