Lead Design Engineer: Battery Interfaces & Tool Systems

Techtronic Industries; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, WI is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical design on new and existing product platforms, focusing on battery-to-tool connections, terminals, and heatsinks while aligning with company standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams, perform advanced analysis (FEA, GD&T, DOE), manage multiple projects, mentor others, and ensure robust build/test plans throughout milestones. This role requires travel up to 10% and a strong passion for construction tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical; Masters preferred.
• 5 years of design experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD – NX, ProE, SolidWorks, or similar as well as FEA.
• Proficiency in GD&T principles, ensuring precise and accurate mechanical designs.
• Advanced presentation skills with a proven ability to navigate and resolve conflicts.
• Strong analytical skills, knowledge, problem solving, and experience in process development, design evaluation, and root cause analysis.
• Experience creating and evaluating assembly stack ups to ensure fitment and intended functionality of design.
• Experience with manufacturing processes – Stamping, plating, and injection molding.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (travel includes Domestic and International).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering leader on new product and platform design.
• Provide clear communication to technical groups and leadership.
• Provide engineering information to Project Leaders and Global Engineering teams for trade-off decisions.
• Handle multiple mid to high complexity projects individually and as team lead.
• Use methods (FEA, DOE, Fishbone, FMEA, GD&T) to design and solve problems.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor others.
• Develop and maintain build/test plans between milestones.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

GD&T

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Assembly stackups

Manufacturing processes

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical

Masters preferred

Tools

NX

ProE

SolidWorks

Job description

Milwaukee Tool in Brookfield, WI is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical design on new and existing product platforms, focusing on battery-to-tool connections, terminals, and heatsinks while aligning with company standards.

You will guide cross-functional teams, perform advanced analysis (FEA, GD&T, DOE), manage multiple projects, mentor others, and ensure robust build/test plans throughout milestones. This role requires travel up to 10% and a strong passion for construction tools.