Battery Systems Reliability Engineer

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, WI seeks a Reliability Engineer to join the Battery System Reliability team. You will work with cross-functional teams to bring energized power tool products to market and ensure superior reliability.

Responsibilities include developing tests, performing DOE and life-data analysis, and collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing to optimize quality. 10% travel may be required; ASQ CRE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent field.
• 1–3 years in reliability, quality, test, or process engineering.
• Experience with new product commercialization emphasizing design, manufacturing, quality, test or reliability.
• Experience leading a primary function within a project team.
• DOE, life data analysis and related statistical tools (Minitab, Reliasoft).
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• ASQ CRE or ability to achieve certification preferred.
• DFSS or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Knowledge of power electronics, PCBA fabrication, and reliability test methods.
• Familiarity with IEC, UL, UN safety standards relevant to energy storage products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and lead teams to evaluate new product designs and changes with respect to reliability and warranty.
• Define product specifications for reliability and quality test validation.
• Optimize testing to shorten durations and support design decisions.
• Lead Design and Manufacturing risk assessments during development.
• Coordinate with global suppliers to improve component quality.
• Track multiple projects to ensure schedule adherence.
• Develop test plans and procedures to meet customer requirements.
• Lead test laboratories and ensure best practices are used.
• Apply statistical analysis to product data and communicate findings clearly.
• Ensure timely failure reporting and implement root cause analyses and corrective actions.

Skills

Design of Experiments

Life data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Reliasoft

Job description

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, WI seeks a Reliability Engineer to join the Battery System Reliability team. You will work with cross-functional teams to bring energized power tool products to market and ensure superior reliability.

Responsibilities include developing tests, performing DOE and life-data analysis, and collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing to optimize quality. 10% travel may be required; ASQ CRE is a plus.