Controls Engineer II

Socket.dev; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and fitness center

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Controls Engineer II in Wisconsin to design, model, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms for battery tools and power tool technology. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver breakthroughs and validate designs using MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and real-world experiments.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and the ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of related industry work experience.
• Model-based control development using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Working knowledge of closed-loop control theory.
• Ability to read power electronics schematics and datasheets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms.
• Develop, analyze, maintain, and document control system architecture.
• Use MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow for development.
• Collaborate with Hardware and Firmware Engineers to optimize algorithms.
• Conduct experiments, simulations, and data-driven conclusions.
• Utilize lab equipment to validate control algorithms.
• Track projects to adhere to schedules and processes.
• Facilitate technical meetings and presentations.
• Apply manufacturing mindset to mass-produce power tools.
• Maintain knowledge of development and manufacturing processes.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Closed-loop control theory

Electrical schematics reading

Problem solving

Travel willingness

2+ years experience

Embedded C/C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C/C++

HIL test equipment

Job description

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.

Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started.

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.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.