Principal Test Engineers

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to ensure the highest standards of product validation, measurement accuracy, and innovation in test methodologies. This role involves defining the long-term vision for test engineering practices, tools, and global alignment, as well as establishing and maintaining enterprise-level test standards and best practices. The Principal Test Engineer will oversee the design and validation of automated test solutions, lead initiatives on measurement uncertainty analysis and statistical validation, and drive consistency across global test labs. This position also acts as a liaison between engineering, operations, and quality teams worldwide, identifies opportunities for disruptive testing technologies, and champions digital transformation in test engineering. Additionally, the role includes coaching test engineers and technicians, potentially managing project team members, and developing training programs for global teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related engineering field, or foreign degree equivalent, and 7 years of relevant experience as a Test Engineer, or alternate related acceptable occupation; OR Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related engineering field, or foreign degree equivalent, and 5 years of relevant experience as a Test Engineer, or alternate related acceptable occupation.
Test system design, statistical analysis, and uncertainty calculations.
Mechatronic systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components).
LabVIEW or similar test automation tools.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA), SolidWorks, and simulation software.
AI and Machine Learning Applications in testing and predictive analytics.

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest standards of product validation, measurement accuracy, and innovation in test methodologies.
Define long-term vision for test engineering practices, tools, and global alignment.
Establish and maintain enterprise-level test standards and best practices.
Oversee design and validation of automated test solutions, ensuring scalability and robustness.
Lead initiatives on measurement uncertainty analysis and statistical validation.
Drive consistency across global test labs, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
Act as a liaison between engineering, operations, and quality teams worldwide.
Identify opportunities for disruptive testing technologies and processes.
Champion digital transformation in test engineering.
Coach test engineers and technicians on advanced methodologies and leadership skills.
May manage project team members.
Develop training programs for global teams on new test systems and standards.