Sr Electromechanical Engineer

About the role

At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our People and our Culture are the keys to our success. Our Engineering Team designs and develops the batteries, motors, electronics, and mechanisms that power our innovative solutions, all in-house. This commitment keeps Milwaukee Tool at the forefront of the industry. As a Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer, you 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, creating 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.
• 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 and technologies to advance thermal management.
• Develop best practices for design packages, ensuring consistent specifications across teams and partners.
• Serve as a bridge between Mechanical, Electrical, 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).
• Expertise 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.

About us

Year after year, Milwaukee Tool continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that fosters creativity and teamwork. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.