Automation Engineer-Mechanical

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Milwaukee Tool, the Engineering team is a key contributor to continuous innovations, touching every step of the process. The company fosters a fast-paced, agile environment, providing resources to excel and working directly with End Users to deliver heavy-duty, high-performance products. They leverage advanced analysis tools, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and cross-functional agility to create Best in Class products. The Automation Engineering team specifically focuses on developing innovative automated test systems to support new product tests across North America. They collaborate cross-functionally with new product development engineers and the test lab to define test system requirements, making empowered decisions to rapidly take test system designs from concept to reality. The team also supports troubleshooting and design revisions for continuous improvement of existing systems. Automation Engineers are expected to have vertical mechatronics skillsets including Mechanical, Electrical, and Programming, and be agile across these disciplines, even if specializing in one.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Experience in mechanical design utilizing CAD - SolidWorks or NX
Experience with incorporating hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components.
Understanding of Design of Machine Elements, Statics/Dynamics, FEA, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Machining Operations.
Strong analytical and reasoning skills with an ability to visualize processes and outcomes.
Hands on experience with building, integrating, and debugging industrial systems
Knowledge of test and measurement techniques, including sensor technology, signal conditioning, data acquisition and uncertainty calculations.
Willing to travel internationally (less than 10%)

Responsibilities

Develop innovative automated test systems to support new product development.
Define test system requirements in collaboration with New Product Development, Test Lab, and Reliability Engineers
Create and upkeep CAD models and drawings of system assemblies, components, and products
Perform FEA, static, force, torque, inertial, and energy calculations on crucial mechanical components and assemblies
Specify material, surface finish, heat treatment, and coatings based on application, stresses, wear, and tolerances
Integrate and troubleshoot physical hardware, sensors, and motion devices across domestic and global test labs.
Create system documentation including BOM (bill of materials) and operational instructions.
Work with vendors for procurement of BOM material, costing, and schedule.
Analyze project risks – 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 global test labs.
Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology.