Sr. Automation Engineer - Mechatronics

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Come beDISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool wefirmly believethat our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create innovativenew solutionson our engineering team.  

All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Engineering teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products byleveragingadvanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes,state-of-the-artmanufacturingprocessesand cross-functional agility. To learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company clickHERE. 

Dept Engineering Overview:

At Milwaukee Tool, Disruptive Innovation is not exclusive to the products introduced to the market; Disruptive Innovation is extended to allfacetsof thecompanyincluding engineering support roles. As a team of Automation Engineers, we develop innovative automated test systems to supportthe validation of servicerepair workwithin our Service Hubs and Factory Service Centers. We work cross-functionally withService Quality and Reliability Engineers, Service NPD Engineers, and Service Operations. We make empowered decisions to rapidlyenhancereliability and confidence that yourtool’sservicerepair operation is done correctly.Additionally, we support troubleshooting and design revisions to continuously improve existing systems.

We are looking for engineers passionate aboutproduct testing, team collaboration, and automation. A typical Automation Engineer has vertical mechatronics skillsets including ElectricalandProgramming. While an engineer might specialize in one discipline, each engineer is expected to be agile across disciplines. 

You’llalso be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Create and upkeep electrical schematics for system power, system safety, systemmeasurementsand physical panel layouts CAD

• Specifyand approvesystem design stage uncertainty for allmeasurementsdevices included in the systemdesign.

• Work with calibration vendor to verify uncertainty was upheld during integration

• Specify facilities power requirements for the system 

• Conductand approveimpedance, filtering, amperage, power, voltage, and conversion calculations

• Developequipment and test systemsto supportServiceHubs and Factory Service Centers.

• Integrate and troubleshoot physical hardware, sensors, and motion devices across domestic and globalservice centers.

• Drive discussion andscopesurroundingsystem requirements in collaboration withService NPD, Service QE/RE, and Service Operations.

• Create system documentation including BOM (bill of materials) and operational instructions.

• Work with vendors for procurement of BOM material, costing, andschedule. 

• Analyze project risksandprovide assessmenttoleadership–included but not limited to: Cost, Schedule, Procurement, Design, and Safety.

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects - Adhere to timelines and excel in a fast-paced high-energy environment.

• Collaborate with other engineers in technical solutions and implementation across domestic and globalservice centers.

• Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology.

Qualifications:

• Requires abachelor’s degree inElectrical, MechanicalEngineeringor related field.

• 5+ Years’Experience inelectricaldesignutilizingCAD

• Experience with root cause analysistools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus

• Hands onexperience with building, integrating, and debugging industrial systems

• Ability to providecandid feedback to coworkers and leadership

• Willing to travel (15%) – Travel includes:Greenwood, IN, Greenwood, MS,Toronto,ON

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to ASANA,SolidworksElectrical, National Instruments is desirable

• Familiarity with ERP Systems(e.g., SAP, Oracle)

• Masteryof test and measurement techniques, including sensor technology, signal conditioning, dataacquisitionanduncertaintycalculations.

• Vast experience with industrial power systems – transformers, single/three phase power, machine panel layouts, DC power, safety devices, isolation, power conversion, digital and analog sensors/devices.

• VastExperience with PLC Ladder Logic – Debug and New Development