Design Engineer II

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

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About The Position

The Design Engineer II is a member of a cross-functional team working in a fast-paced environment to innovate and bring new products from conception to production. The engineer owns product designs that meet consumer requirements and helps develop battery-powered outdoor power equipment solutions. The team develops batteries, motors, and electronics in-house, using advanced analysis tools, test validation, manufacturing processes, and cross-functional collaboration. The role performs engineering analyses, evaluates designs for materials, cost, and reliability, and applies a manufacturing mindset to enable effective mass production. It also involves field research with customers and professional landscapers, troubleshooting with manufacturing teams and suppliers, coordinating with global cross-functional teams, and planning and documenting technical meetings and test requests.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of design experience in a related industry.
Proficiency in GD&T and CAD.
Experience participating in or leading cross-functional team meetings.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to learn skill sets outside the primary discipline.
Ability to travel 10% of the time, including domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

Electro-mechanical exposure.
Experience with ANSYS static structural and dynamic analysis.
Willingness to learn skills outside the primary discipline.

Responsibilities

Perform calculations and software-aided analyses involving mechanical stress, materials and heat treatment, tolerances and fits, lubrication, spur and helical gears, statics and dynamics, noise and vibration, and machine-element design.
Evaluate product designs in relation to material selection, cost, and reliability.
Participate in field research with Outdoor Power Equipment customers and professional landscapers.
Apply a manufacturing mindset to designs to support effective and efficient mass production of power tools.
Serve as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers.
Communicate regularly with manufacturing and global cross-functional team members to track projects and help ensure schedule adherence.
Work with component suppliers and manufacturers on component selection and part or product specifications that meet performance requirements and process capabilities.
Schedule, prepare agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.
Independently develop, write, and analyze test requests with the Milwaukee Tool Test Laboratory.
Learn and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool’s development and manufacturing processes.