Principal Regulatory Engineer

As a Principal Regulatory Engineer for Milwaukee Tool, you will be located at our Corporate & Global Design Headquarter in Brookfield, WI. You will work in a fast-paced environment to define Regulatory Requirements as a member of a cross-functional design team. You will utilize engineering skills to contribute to the development and qualification of new products for the Power Tool business unit. Under the direction of the Manager of Regulatory Compliance, you will work with other Regulatory Engineers with strong experience and background in this field. Your primary duty is to assist in the coordination and execution of Regulatory and compliance testing and evaluation of Milwaukee products to the provisions of US, Canadian, and International product safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise Project Leaders, Product Managers, Design Engineers, and Reliability Engineers regarding regulatory requirements including tests and design elements necessary to comply with external regulations.

• An overarching emphasis is placed on Product Safety Regulatory requirements, but you will also guide teams in Regulatory matters concerning EMC, Efficiency, and Hazardous Substance Free.

• Liaise with Certification Bodies and Test Labs to obtain all necessary Certificates and Test Reports for a worldwide product launch. Supervise all aspects of product certification for Milwaukee products. This includes, but is not limited to, preparation of test samples, execution of the test, test reporting and data analysis, and certification submittal.

• Be conversant with the latest industry safety standards (UL, CSA, IEC, etc.), regulations (UN, IATA, FCC, CP65, RoHS, ErP, DOE, CEC, etc.), and OSHA specifications. Where requirements are unclear, assist in obtaining an interpretation from the appropriate authority.

• Evaluate information and render opinion related to the compliance and safety of a concept, design, or product.

• Conduct and lead design and construction reviews with a focus on regulatory compliance and product safety risk mitigation. Review test results and determine acceptability.

• Work with laboratory technicians to identify and design necessary test fixtures, troubleshoot test parameters and outcomes, and resolve technical issues.

• Communicate with product teams regarding product regulatory and safety matters.

• Review and provide feedback for operator’s manuals and on-product markings.

• Establish and define best practices for fellow team members. Create tools to increase team efficiency. Mentor and coach junior regulatory engineers and cross-functional team members.

• Manage and prioritize multiple regulatory projects to align with product launch timelines and business objectives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or technical equivalent.

• 7+ years of experience handling regulatory and product safety activities, preferably associated with Outdoor Power Equipment, power tools, Lithium-ion batteries, and/or consumer products.

• Strong understanding of safety standards affecting Milwaukee Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Tools or Chargers.

• Familiar with Hazard Based Analysis techniques.

• Understanding of general laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and data acquisition systems.

• Familiar with OSHA General Industry and Construction regulations.

• Possess strong verbal, written, and organizational skills, essential to professional communication.

• Show an emphasis on and adherence to schedule and attention to detail.

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, as necessary.

• High interest in Outdoor Power Equipment and tools of the trade

Milwaukee offers generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k matching. Milwaukee also provides an excellent working environment that includes an on-site cafeteria, state-of-the-art fitness facility, recreational sports leagues, and company outings.