Controls Engineer II

tti; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Controls Engineer II to design and implement advanced control algorithms for battery systems and power tools. Work with a team of control, electronic, firmware, and system engineers to deliver innovations in control technology.

The role involves modeling, simulation, hardware collaboration, experiments, and data-driven validation, with travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of related industry experience.
• Model-based control development using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of closed-loop control theory.
• Ability to read power electronics schematics and data sheets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and independent judgment.
• Willingness to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms.
• Develop and document control system architectures.
• Collaborate with Hardware and Firmware Engineers.
• Conduct experiments and data analysis to validate algorithms.
• Use oscilloscopes, power supplies, loads, and HIL test equipment for validation.
• Track projects to meet schedules and Milwaukee Tool processes.
• Lead technical meetings and document presentations.
• Consider manufacturing implications to enable mass production.

Skills

Control algorithms

Model-based control

MATLAB/Simulink

Closed loop control

Power electronics schematics

Problem solving

Autonomy

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C/C++

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! 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 disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we're pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence.

The Controls Engineer II will collaborate with various Engineering teams to design, model, simulate, and implement innovative control algorithms for our products. You will join a team of passionate control, electronic, firmware and system engineers to deliver the next breakthroughs in battery systems and power tool technology.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Work to design, model, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms independently and under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Develop, analyze, maintain, and document control system architecture.
• Use modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow.
• Collaborate with Hardware and Firmware Engineers to optimize and implement next-generation control algorithms.
• Conduct experiments, perform simulations, and draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and HIL test equipment to validate control algorithms.
• Track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool's processes.
• Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.
• Develop and apply manufacturing mindset to designs to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools.
• Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool's development and manufacturing processes.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of related industry work experience.
• Working knowledge of model-based control development utilizing design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Working knowledge of closed loop control theory.
• Ability to read power electronics schematics and component data sheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Working knowledge of vector control and pulse width modulation techniques.
• Working knowledge of control loop tuning and stability analysis.
• Experience developing plant models to simulate physical systems.
• Experience with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer reviews.
• Experience with embedded C/C++, including bare metal programming.
• Familiarity with generating embedded code from MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with three phase motor control and/or power control applications.
• Familiarity with battery, drive, and motor systems.

We 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.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.