Principal Motor Engineer

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 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 a mix of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise to design and develop leadership in motor capabilities. We create Best-in-Class products by leveraging advanced analysis tools, extensive hands-on testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, and cross-functional agility.

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.

The Principal Motor Engineer will collaborate with local cross-functional, Global Motor Engineering, and Operations teams to create and execute test plans to verify motor performance and thermal limits per project requirements. You will develop and apply a platform-based mindset to motor designs to ensure consistent and efficient mass-produced Milwaukee motors and products around the world.

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

• Working independently to design, prototype, test, for mid to high-level complexity projects.
• Develop and troubleshoot motors manufacturing processes through design and process optimization.
• Be leading edge of innovation and next generation improvements with operations and suppliers to advance new product design capabilities.
• Assist global design teams by bridging gap between manufacturing process and design development.
• Troubleshoot process and manufacturing related topics onsite with suppliers.
• Aid in development in spec creation and design for manufacturing in early stages of planning
• Aid in standardization of best practices when designing parts, equipment, or tooling with various suppliers.
• Conduct hands-on experiments of power tools, perform simulations, and draw concise, logical conclusions by analyzing data.
• Perform root cause failure analysis on motor and motor manufacturing process failures.
• Self-manage and track your projects, contributions of design, and test workflows to ensure project adherence to schedule and Milwaukee Tool's processes.
• Provide candid and effective communications up, down and across the organization on progress, barrier removal and escalation of business risks/opportunities.
• Role model Milwaukee Tool's culture while providing technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching junior Engineers.
• Work with component suppliers and manufacturers for proper component selection on existing projects and providing input into future product needs.
• Schedule, develop agendas for, facilitate, and document technical meetings and formal presentations.
• Acquire knowledge and maintain an understanding of Milwaukee Tool's development and manufacturing processes to effectively and efficiently mass produce power tools.
• Design and qualify new solutions 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, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing, Part supplier relations, and/or Motor design related role.
• Familiar with typical measurement methods/tools (CMM, Surface Profiler, Optical comparator, calipers, micrometers etc)
• Familiar with GD&T and other process related controls
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Basic motor theory of Brushless and Brushed PMDC and AC motors; Electromagnetic analysis and motor design; Motor construction and assembly; Motor component design and manufacturing methods; FEA and CAD
• Excellent problem-solving skills, exercises independent judgement, and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, efficient, process oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time (domestic and international).

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with motors in a related industry.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma
• Multi-Lingual (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish)

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.

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