Motors Engineer II

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

The Motor Engineer II collaborates with local cross-functional, Global Motor Engineering, and Operations teams to develop and execute test plans that verify motor performance and thermal limits against project requirements. The role develops and applies a platform-based approach to motor designs to support consistent, efficient mass production of Milwaukee motors and products worldwide. The engineer independently designs, prototypes, tests, and troubleshoots motors for projects of mid-to-high complexity. The position also involves analyzing experimental and simulation data, investigating motor failures, managing project and test workflows, communicating progress and risks, guiding junior engineers, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers, and qualifying solutions to applicable regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a design-related role.
Familiarity with one or more of the following: basic 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; or CAD.
Excellent problem-solving skills, independent judgment, and ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process-oriented, and strong work ethic.
Ability to travel 10% of the time, domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot motors for mid-to-high-complexity projects.
Create test plans for motor components and assemblies within project scope.
Use laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems.
Conduct hands-on power-tool experiments, perform simulations, and analyze data to draw clear, logical conclusions.
Perform root cause failure analysis on motor failures.
Manage and track projects, design contributions, and test workflows to support schedules and Milwaukee Tool processes.
Communicate progress, barriers, and business risks or opportunities effectively across the organization.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to junior engineers while modeling Milwaukee Tool’s culture.
Work with component suppliers and manufacturers on component selection for current projects and input into future product needs.
Schedule, prepare agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.
Learn and maintain an understanding of development and manufacturing processes to support efficient mass production of power tools.
Design and qualify solutions to applicable regulatory standards, including UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.