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Principal Motor Control Engineer

Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield, WI Posted Jul 28, 2026
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Principal Motor Control Engineer

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The Principal Motor Control Engineer will collaborate with various Engineering teams to design, model, simulate, and implement innovative control algorithms for our products. You will join a team of passionate control, electronic, firmware and system engineers to deliver the next breakthroughs in battery systems and power tool technology.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

  • Executing a lead role for the design, model, simulate, and implement advance control algorithms.
  • Develop, analyze, maintain and document control system architecture.
  • Use modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow.
  • Collaborate with Hardware and Firmware Engineers to optimize and implement next-generation control algorithms.
  • Peer review software and controls designs/source code.
  • Lead and mentor the team in engineering best practices including task management, root cause analysis, and control algorithm development.
  • Innovate control solutions to meet the needs of the business.
  • Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and HIL test equipment to validate control algorithms.
  • Track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool’s processes.
  • Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.
  • Develop and apply manufacturing mindset to designs to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools.
  • Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool’s development and manufacturing processes.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in the field of model-based control development utilizing design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
  • 10+ years of Matlab/Simulink model-based design code generation and automated testing.
  • Extensive knowledge of closed loop control theory, vector control and pulse width modulation techniques.
  • Extensive knowledge of control loop tuning and stability analysis.
  • Ability to read power electronics schematics and component data sheets.
  • 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).

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

  • Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Experience developing plant models to simulate physical systems.
  • Experience with single phase and/or three phase power applications.
  • Experience with single phase and/or three phase motor control applications.
  • Knowledge of Advanced control systems, Model Predictive Control.
  • Experience with auto code generation.
  • Working knowledge of with battery, drive, and motor systems.
  • Experience leading technical teams.

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.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

About Us

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 visit Milwaukee Tool.

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