Controls Engineer II: Power Tools & Battery Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Company culture and growth

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Controls Engineer II to join our engineering team in Brookfield, WI. You will design, model, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms for battery systems and power tools, working with electrical, firmware, and systems engineers to push the boundaries of performance.

The role requires hands-on development using MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and hardware-in-the-loop tools, plus strong knowledge of power electronics and embedded C/C++.

Qualifications

• 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 MATLAB, Simulink.
• Working knowledge of closed loop control theory.
• Ability to read power electronics schematics and component data sheets.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms independently and with seniors.
• 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 analysis to draw conclusions.
• Use lab equipment to validate control algorithms.
• Track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and processes.
• Facilitate technical meetings and presentations; document outcomes.
• Develop manufacturable designs for mass production of power tools.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Organized

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Stateflow

Power electronics schematics

Embedded C/C++

Control theory (closed loop)

Model-based control development

PWM techniques

Lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, loads)

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Controls Engineer II to join our engineering team in Brookfield, WI. You will design, model, simulate, and implement advanced control algorithms for battery systems and power tools, working with electrical, firmware, and systems engineers to push the boundaries of performance.

The role requires hands-on development using MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and hardware-in-the-loop tools, plus strong knowledge of power electronics and embedded C/C++.