Sr Electrical Engineer - Value Engineering

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description:

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our electrical engineering teams. Our Engineering Team is responsible for giving life to the batteries, motors, and electronics that power solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. We continue to invest in electrical engineering resources to design and develop leadership in electronic capabilities; something unique within the industry. And we’re pushing the limits in firmware engineering, power electronics, embedded systems, machine learning, and the use of artificial intelligence. 

Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.  

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We’re just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE. 

Milwaukee Tool’s Value Engineering function focuses on translating ideas and product improvements into realities that benefit the customer experience and the company’s bottom line. As Senior Value Engineer, you will provide technical leadership in completing projects towards targeted yearly cost savings and/or enhancing existing product functionality. You will demonstrate technical leadership capabilities in guiding other engineers in analyzing current solutions and creating ideas for improving cost and performance of the electronics and electrical subsystems of industry leading products.

You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Execute a lead technical role in executing engineering best practices focused on improving product value.
• Engineer enhancements of embedded system designs including schematic capture, PCB Layout, and microcontroller firmware of current mass production solutions as well as review engineering deliverables from others.
• Lead a small to medium size team of electrical engineers in the design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of embedded electronics for a variety of battery projects.
• Provide candid and effective communications up, down and across the organization on progress, barrier removal and escalation of business risks/opportunities.
• Demonstrate Milwaukee Tools Culture of high performance and agility by independently creating Work Breakdown Structure for your work and driving to critical milestones.
• Drive urgency in project schedules and accountability for establishing and achieving key project metrics that meet the organization’s needs. 
• Serve as a role model Milwaukee Tool’s culture while mentoring, guiding, and coaching junior Engineers. Grow the ability to lead and manage a small team.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, e-loads, and data acquisition systems.
• Independently track projects to ensure adherence to schedule and the Milwaukee process.
• Design and qualify new designs to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in the design of electronics.
• Experience with engineering design tools such as MCU Compilers and Debuggers (8/16/32 Bit), PCB Design Software (Altium), Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes, and SPICE. 
• Knowledge of electronic component selection and design tradeoffs.
• Ability to analyze a design for cost reduction opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to write detailed test plans and validate designs that meet product requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment. 
• Ability to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international).  

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Practical background in any of the following:
  • Portable electronics
  • Li-Ion Battery Management Electronics
  • Power electronics and power supply circuits
  • Consumer electronics
  • Instrumentation and measurement systems
• Mentoring and leadership experience.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.