Motor Engineer II

Job title: Motor Engineer II

About the Role Motor Engineer II will collaborate with local cross-functional, Global Motor Engineering, and Operations teams to create and execute test plans to verify motor performance and thermal limits per project requirements. You will develop and apply a platform-based mindset to motor designs to ensure consistent, mass-produced Milwaukee motors and products worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Working independently to design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot motors for mid to high-level complexity projects.
• Work directly with external suppliers to research and investigate new technologies.
• Directly support creation of, and drive a roadmap for motor technology.
• Self-manage and track your projects, contributions of design, and test workflows to ensure project adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool’s processes.
• Create test plans for motor components and assemblies within scope of the project.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems.
• Conduct hands-on experiments of power tools, perform simulations, and draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data.
• Perform root cause failure analysis on motor failures.
• Provide candid and effective communications up, down and across the organization on progress, barrier removal and escalation of business risks/opportunities.
• Role model Milwaukee Tool’s culture while providing technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching junior Engineers.
• Work with component suppliers and manufacturers for proper component selection on existing projects and providing input into future product needs.
• Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.
• Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool’s development and manufacturing processes to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools.
• Design and qualify new solutions to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a design related role.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Basic motor theory of Brushless and Brushed PMDC and AC motors; Electromagnetic analysis and motor design; Motor construction and assembly; Motor component design and manufacturing methods; FEA and CAD
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement, and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international).

Nice to Have

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with motors in a related industry.
• Proficiency with FEA and/or CAD.

Compensation & 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.