Sr Electromechanical Engineer

Milwaukee-Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer to lead thermal management initiatives, optimize costs, and implement design-for-manufacturing/assembly across complex products. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and advanced groups to ensure reliable, manufacturable solutions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of electro-mechanical design experience, strong PCB layout and materials knowledge, and proficiency with 3D CAD tools; travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Minimum 5 years in electro-mechanical systems design and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead thermal management initiatives and cost optimization.
• Conduct design reviews to improve manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate components.
• Analyze materials/processes for quality and durability.
• Support production troubleshooting and continuous improvements.
• Drive DFX strategies across product lifecycle.
• Partner with suppliers for cost-effective sourcing.

Skills

Thermal management

Design for manufacturing

Design for assembly

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

DOE

FMEA

GD&T

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD software (ProE/SolidWorks/NX)

Job description

Job Description: INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool, we believe our People and our Culture are the keys to our success. That’s why we provide unlimited access to the resources you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions. Our Engineering Team designs and develops the batteries, motors, electronics, and mechanisms that power our innovative solutions, all in-house. This commitment keeps Milwaukee Tool at the forefront of the industry. Behind our doors, you’ll be empowered every day to take ownership, drive progress, and deliver groundbreaking products. With the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry, you’ll turn ideas into reality. Learn more about our story HERE.

Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

This position is integral to the creation of industry-changing products that redefine performance and durability. You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Lead technical initiatives focusing on thermal management, cost optimization, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM).
• Conduct detailed design reviews, providing critical input to improve functionality and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate components into cohesive designs while meeting performance specifications.
• Analyze and recommend materials and processes to ensure compliance with quality and durability standards.
• Support production troubleshooting and implement continuous improvements.
• Identify opportunities to optimize material, component, and production costs while maintaining product quality.
• Implement Design for Excellence (DFX) strategies, including design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly, to enhance efficiency across the product lifecycle.
• Partner with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure cost-effective sourcing and manufacturing processes.
• Drive initiatives to optimize component selection and improve assembly processes to minimize variation and enhance reliability.
• Lead the development of best practices for airflow and thermal management.
• Conduct thermal simulations and provide expert insights to optimize PCB layout and material selection.
• Develop and maintain a thermal performance guide to ensure product requirements are met.
• Investigate new materials and technologies to advance thermal management.
• Develop best practices for design packages, ensuring consistent specifications across teams and partners.

Experience in product development cycles and working in consumer product manufacturing and design Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a bridge between Mechanical, Electrical, and Advanced Groups, recommending optimized solutions. Establish and enforce ESD and EMC best practices to enhance system reliability.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical systems design and integration.
• Expertise in thermal management, PCB layout optimization, cost optimization initiatives, and DFX principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of FEA, DOE, FMEA, and GD&T.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (ProE, Solidworks, NX, or similar).
• Expertise with PCBA manufacturing processes and various processes such as injection molding, stamping, soldering, and welding.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

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.

Why Join Milwaukee Tool?

Year after year, Milwaukee Tool continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. You’ll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology and performance. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that fosters creativity and teamwork.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety.

Milwaukee is known for their world-leading M12, M18, and MX FUEL cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT Modular Storage Products.

The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.

Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.

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