Sr. Design Engineer, Advanced

Role Overview

The Senior Design Engineer at Milwaukee Tool is responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating advanced hydraulic systems and mechanisms. This role involves leading technical development for new products and technologies, such as valve systems, electromechanical actuation, and pump systems, while also supporting and improving existing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief technical resource for hydraulic system & accessory design on mid- to high-complexity projects
• Lead architecture development, modeling, prototyping, testing, and design reviews with minimal guidance
• Define system-level requirements for hydraulic and electro-hydraulic subsystems
• Design and optimize high-pressure fluid circuits, valve geometries, flow controls, pump mechanisms, hydraulic tool accessories, and sealing strategies
• Perform detailed engineering analysis, including fluid dynamics, tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and mechanical stress & fatigue
• Develop and maintain simulation models (CFD, FEA, or equivalent) to predict system performance
• Establish detailed test regimens for components and assemblies with minimal guidance, including hydraulic performance characterization, durability testing, and electromechanical integration validation
• Work closely with test lab personnel to develop tests & analyze results
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for field, lab, and reliability issues
• Provide clear engineering information to project leaders, advanced engineering, and global engineering teams
• Possess strong communication and technical clarity to partner closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure robust production processes and assembly requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers to define capabilities, tolerances, and performance expectations for hydraulic components
• Drive ideation, concept development, and proof-of-concept builds for electro-hydraulic systems
• Support front-end innovation efforts and contribute insights into future products and technology roadmaps
• Serve as a mentor and technical guide to junior engineers
• Influence cross-functional teams through strong communication and technical clarity
• Maintain professionalism and focus in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or equivalent; Master’s preferred
• 5+ years of product design experience including ownership of complex fluid, mechanical, or electromechanical assemblies
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo, SolidWorks, NX) and experience with FEA
• Hands-on experience in hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, and flow-control elements
• Deep mechanical aptitude, strong understanding of engineering materials, and associated manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering efforts with a high degree of autonomy and proactiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electromechanical actuators, sensors, solenoid valves, and embedded-controlled hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with CFD tools or hydraulic simulation frameworks
• Experience overseeing durable consumer or industrial product design from conception to market