Principal Engineer

Principal EngineerJob Description:Principal Design Engineer – L & L 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 solutions changing the lives of our users. Every developmental phase of these critical components happens in-house under the watch of this team. 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 Electric Tool offers benefits on your first day of work (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k) and an excellent working environment that includes an on-site cafeteria as well as a state-of-the-art fitness facility! The Principal Design Engineer applies deep technical expertise and project management abilities to develop new technologies, reduce product risk, and enable efficient execution of NPD programs. This role focuses on solving complex engineering challenges and delivering validated solutions, tools, and methodologies that can be leveraged across product platforms. You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: Act as a primary technical expert in key domains (fluid mechanics, fluid circuit design, design engineering, and related manufacturing methods). Identify and reduce technical risk through analysis, modeling, and validation testing. Define and evaluate multiple solution paths, providing clear tradeoff recommendations. Develop and execute test strategies to validate concepts and quantify performance. Deliver concise engineering data and reports to support product and technology decisions. Create engineering tools, models, and methods (e.g., simulation frameworks, design guidelines). Support NPD teams by providing implementable solutions or scalable methodologies. Drive technical alignment across functions and enable efficient decision-making. Influence technical direction across teams outside direct reporting structures. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers within area of expertise. Perform engineering analysis in areas including: Fluid circuit analysis Fluid flow simulation Mechanical stress analysis Sound and vibration What TOOLS you’ll bring with you: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred) 10+ years of engineering experience in product or advanced engineering Strong proficiency in CAD, simulation, and engineering analysis tools Broad knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical systems, and manufacturing processes Proven ability to contribute to cross-functional product development efforts Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international) Strong interest in construction tools and end-user applications 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. Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.SummaryLocation: Milwaukee, WIType: Full time