Automation Engineer II – Test Systems & PLCs

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

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.