Sr. Design Engineer, Advanced

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

Senior Design Engineer – Advanced At Milwaukee Tool, our people and our culture are the secrets to our success. In the Plumbing & Electrical Advanced Hydraulics group, we are transforming the way users interact with high‑pressure fluid systems through innovation in hydraulic mechanisms, advanced valves, electromechanical control, and next‑generation system architectures. Behind our doors, you’ll be empowered to own it, drive it, and deliver breakthroughs—with the autonomy to move fast and the support of one of the fastest‑growing brands in the industry. Your Role: The Senior Design Engineer uses highly developed engineering expertise and independent project‑driving abilities to design, analyze, and validate advanced hydraulic systems and mechanisms. You will lead technical development for new products and technologies, including valve systems, electromechanical actuation, and pump systems, while also supporting and improving existing platforms. This role is ideal for someone who is a self‑starter, thrives in ambiguity, and can take projects from concept to delivery with minimal oversight—a requirement also reflected in Milwaukee Tool’s expectations for autonomy and leadership in senior engineering roles. You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or equivalent; Master’s preferred
5+ years of product design experience including ownership of complex fluid, mechanical, or electromechanical assemblies
Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo, SolidWorks, NX) and experience with FEA
Hands‑on experience in hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, and flow‑control elements
Deep mechanical aptitude, strong understanding of engineering materials, and associated manufacturing processes
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering efforts with a high degree of autonomy and proactiveness

Nice To Haves

Experience with electromechanical actuators, sensors, solenoid valves, and embedded‑controlled hydraulic systems
Familiarity with CFD tools or hydraulic simulation frameworks
Experience overseeing durable consumer or industrial product design from conception to market

Responsibilities

Serve as the chief technical resource for hydraulic system & accessory design on mid‑ to high‑complexity projects
Lead architecture development, modeling, prototyping, testing, and design reviews with minimal guidance
Define system‑level requirements for hydraulic and electro‑hydraulic subsystems.
Design and optimize high‑pressure fluid circuits, valve geometries, flow controls, pump mechanisms, hydraulic tool accessories, and sealing strategies
Perform detailed engineering analysis, including fluid dynamics, tolerance stack‑ups, material selection, & mechanical stress & fatigue
Develop and maintain simulation models (CFD, FEA, or equivalent) to predict system performance
Establish detailed test regimens for components and assemblies with minimal guidance, including hydraulic performance characterization, durability testing, and electromechanical integration validation
Work closely with test lab personnel to develop tests & analyze results
Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for field, lab, and reliability issues
Provide clear engineering information to project leaders, advanced engineering, and global engineering teams
Partner closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure robust production processes and assembly requirements
Collaborate with suppliers to define capabilities, tolerances, and performance expectations for hydraulic components
Drive ideation, concept development, and proof-of-concept builds for electro‑hydraulic systems
Support front-end innovation efforts and contribute insights into future products and technology roadmaps.
Serve as a mentor and technical guide to junior engineers
Influence cross‑functional teams through strong communication and technical clarity
Maintain professionalism and focus in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities