Automation Engineer II - Mechatronics

Milwaukee-Tool; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Wisconsin seeks an Automation Engineer II to design and maintain electrical schematics, tools, and test systems for service hubs and global centers. You will work across NPD, QE/RE, and operations to ensure reliability and safety while driving improvements in automation and testing.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical/mechanical engineering, 2+ years CAD-based electrical design, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years electrical design experience using CAD.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
• Willing to travel (approx. 15%).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and upkeep electrical schematics for system power, safety, and measurements.
• Specify and approve design uncertainties for measurement devices.
• Coordinate with calibration vendors to verify uncertainties during integration.
• Develop equipment and test systems for Service Hubs and Centers.
• Integrate and troubleshoot hardware, sensors, and motion devices globally.
• Prepare BOM and procurement documents; assess risks and schedule.

Skills

Electrical CAD

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

PLC Ladder Logic

Sensor technology

Data acquisition

Power systems

Education

Bachelor's degree (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

Solidworks Electrical

National Instruments

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Automation Engineer IIJob Description:Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create innovative new solutions on our engineering team.All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Engineering teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility. To learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company click HERE .Dept Engineering Overview:At Milwaukee Tool, Disruptive Innovation is not exclusive to the products introduced to the market; Disruptive Innovation is extended to all facets of the company including engineering support roles. As a team of Automation Engineers, we develop innovative automated test systems to support the validation of service repair work within our Service Hubs and Factory Service Centers. We work cross-functionally with Service Quality and Reliability Engineers, Service NPD Engineers, and Service Operations. We make empowered decisions to rapidly enhance reliability and confidence that your tool’s service repair operation is done correctly. Additionally, we support troubleshooting and design revisions to continuously improve existing systems.We are looking for engineers passionate about product testing, team collaboration, and automation. A typical Automation Engineer has vertical mechatronics skillsets including Electrical and Programming. While an engineer might specialize in one discipline, each engineer is expected to be agile across disciplines.You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:Create and upkeep electrical schematics for system power, system safety, system measurements and physical panel layouts CADSpecify and approve system design stage uncertainty for all measurements devices included in the system design.Work with calibration vendor to verify uncertainty was upheld during integrationSpecify facilities power requirements for the systemConduct and approve impedance, filtering, amperage, power, voltage, and conversion calculationsDevelop equipment and test systems to support Service Hubs and Factory Service Centers.Integrate and troubleshoot physical hardware, sensors, and motion devices across domestic and global service centers.Drive discussion and scope surrounding system requirements in collaboration with Service NPD, Service QE/RE, and Service Operations.Create system documentation including BOM (bill of materials) and operational instructions.Work with vendors for procurement of BOM material, costing, and schedule.Analyze project risks and provide assessment to leadership – included but not limited to: Cost, Schedule, Procurement, Design, and Safety.Prioritize and manage multiple projects - Adhere to timelines and excel in a fast-paced high-energy environment.Collaborate with other engineers in technical solutions and implementation across domestic and global service centers.Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology.Qualifications:Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field.2+ Years’ Experience in electrical design utilizing CADExperience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plusHands on experience with building, integrating, and debugging industrial systemsAbility to provide candid feedback to coworkers and leadershipWilling to travel (15%) – Travel includes: Greenwood, IN, Greenwood, MS, Toronto, ONPreferred Skills:Exposure to ASANA, Solidworks Electrical, National Instruments is desirableFamiliarity with ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Mastery of test and measurement techniques, including sensor technology, signal conditioning, data acquisition and uncertainty calculations.Vast experience with industrial power systems – transformers, single/three phase power, machine panel layouts, DC power, safety devices, isolation, power conversion, digital and analog sensors/devices.Vast Experience with PLC Ladder Logic – Debug and New DevelopmentWe provide these great perks and benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.Generous 401 (K) savings plan.Education assistance.On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.And many more, check out our benefits site HERE .Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.