Sr Electromechanical Engineer

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in driving the development and integration of mechanical and electrical systems in our cutting-edge electric power tools and equipment. This position is integral to the creation of industry-changing products that redefine performance and durability. You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: Lead technical initiatives focusing on thermal management, cost optimization, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM). Conduct detailed design reviews, providing critical input to improve functionality and manufacturability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate components into cohesive designs while meeting performance specifications. Analyze and recommend materials and processes to ensure compliance with quality and durability standards. Support production troubleshooting and implement continuous improvements. Cost Optimization & DFX Expertise: Identify opportunities to optimize material, component, and production costs while maintaining product quality. Implement Design for Excellence (DFX) strategies, including design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly, to enhance efficiency across the product lifecycle. Partner with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure cost-effective sourcing and manufacturing processes. Drive initiatives to optimize component selection and improve assembly processes to minimize variation and enhance reliability. Thermal Management & Performance Optimization: Lead the development of best practices for airflow and thermal management. Conduct thermal simulations and provide expert insights to optimize PCB layout and material selection. Develop and maintain a thermal performance guide to ensure product requirements are met. Research & Development: Investigate new materials and technologies to advance thermal management. Develop best practices for design packages, ensuring consistent specifications across teams and partners. Experience in product development cycles and working in consumer product manufacturing and design Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a bridge between Mechanical, Electrical, and Advanced Groups, recommending optimized solutions. Establish and enforce ESD and EMC best practices to enhance system reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electro-mechanical systems design and integration.
Expertise in thermal management, PCB layout optimization, cost optimization initiatives, and DFX principles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of FEA, DOE, FMEA, and GD&T.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (ProE, Solidworks, NX, or similar).
Expertise with PCBA manufacturing processes and various processes such as injection molding, stamping, soldering, and welding.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in product development cycles and working in consumer product manufacturing and design

Responsibilities

Lead technical initiatives focusing on thermal management, cost optimization, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM).
Conduct detailed design reviews, providing critical input to improve functionality and manufacturability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate components into cohesive designs while meeting performance specifications.
Analyze and recommend materials and processes to ensure compliance with quality and durability standards.
Support production troubleshooting and implement continuous improvements.
Identify opportunities to optimize material, component, and production costs while maintaining product quality.
Implement Design for Excellence (DFX) strategies, including design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly, to enhance efficiency across the product lifecycle.
Partner with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure cost-effective sourcing and manufacturing processes.
Drive initiatives to optimize component selection and improve assembly processes to minimize variation and enhance reliability.
Lead the development of best practices for airflow and thermal management.
Conduct thermal simulations and provide expert insights to optimize PCB layout and material selection.
Develop and maintain a thermal performance guide to ensure product requirements are met.
Investigate new materials and technologies to advance thermal management.
Develop best practices for design packages, ensuring consistent specifications across teams and partners.
Serve as a bridge between Mechanical, Electrical, and Advanced Groups, recommending optimized solutions.
Establish and enforce ESD and EMC best practices to enhance system reliability.