Sr MES Platform Engineer

Job Description: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 provide innovative solutions on our IT Solution Delivery Team.Our Solution Delivery Team is responsible for the planning and execution of IT initiatives to support our Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Teams. We strive to deliver scalable best in class solutions for our global business partners, and drive efficiency through technology.Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support 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.*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position. Your Role on Our TeamThis role is pivotal to the success of the MES and manufacturing platform portfolio across all North American sites. You will be a critical member of the IT team delivering manufacturing platform solutions that empower shop floor teams to operate with confidence and focus on quality production. This team has earned a trusted seat alongside shop floor operations, guiding best-practice use of technology through collective experience and influence.As a Sr. Platform Engineer, you will design, develop, and support manufacturing technology applications across our North American manufacturing facilities. This role is hands-on across the full platform stack, with a primary focus on our MES platform, while also advising and influencing best-practice design standards for our internal team and citizen developers throughout the business. You will interface, communicate, and drive execution with internal business partners including Quality and Manufacturing stakeholders, and IT teams. Experience with shop floor operations will only enhance your ability to provide solutions that are simple for operations and widely adopted.Your Impact:Identify and recommend solutions to address improvement opportunities across manufacturing platforms, with a primary focus on MESDesign and deliver scalable and reliable platform solutions that empower shop floor teams to operate with confidence and focus on quality productionDevelop and communicate architectural strategies needed to support existing and new manufacturing platformsDrive best-in-class platform standards by influencing technology stack decisions across the full manufacturing platform portfolioInvestigate and apply AI agents and automation to reduce development cycles and accelerate deliveryEnsure high availability, performance, and scalability of platform services across North American manufacturing sitesStay current on the latest IT advancements and emerging technologies in manufacturing and provide recommendations in support of Milwaukee Tool’s strategic goalsProvide technical consulting on platforms and guidance to end users, citizen developers, and stakeholdersProduce documentation including process maps, data architecture maps, integration requirements, and protocols/data specifications as neededBuild IT credibility by modeling professionalism, excellence, integrity, and passionMonitor and manage technical deliverables for projects, contributing to project plan scope and ensuring timely completionBuild relationships with business and IT partnersSupport the development of change management strategies and related documentationPartner with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering organizations to develop solutions through effective understanding of business and process requirementsContribute to the creation of big-picture, multi-year platform and OT data strategiesServe as a subject matter expert for MES, smart factory, and connected operations across North American manufacturing sitesCollaborate within the IT team and contribute to technical decisions that shape the manufacturing platform ecosystemCompetencies and Personal Attributes:Agility — Embraces change and thrives in evolving platform strategyPassionate and Energetic — Driven to deliver scalable, high-impact solutionsEntrepreneurial — Takes ownership of platform initiatives and drives adoption beyond direct authorityDrive for Results — Executes and delivers across multiple sites and stakeholdersTeam Oriented — Leads through influence across teams and functionsInfluence & Leadership — Ability to align and influence site leaders and stakeholdersWhat You Bring:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related fieldMinimum 8 years’ experience in an Information Technology field relevant to manufacturing operations, with significant focus on manufacturing platform development and supportDemonstrated proficiency building integrations between manufacturing platforms and related systems, including API development and data connectivityWorking knowledge of machine connectivity platforms and connection methods (OPC, MQTT, Modbus, etc.)Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential platform issuesWorking knowledge of manufacturing operations, processes, and shop floor environmentsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to summarize and communicate effectively across functional and global audiences, and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholdersExcellent documentation skills for creating clear and comprehensive technical documentationStrong ability to work with cross-functional teams on complex technical deliverablesAdaptability and eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies as the platform landscape evolvesTroubleshooting and debugging expertise across platform services and integrationsWorking knowledge of networking principles and security best practices relevant to manufacturing IT/OT environmentsStrong business engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with manufacturing stakeholdersPreferred Experience:Experience developing in the Tulip platformWorking knowledge of industrial data connectivity platforms such as Kepware or MQTTWorking knowledge of DataOps platforms such as LitmusExperience with agile development methodologiesDemonstrated proficiency establishing integrations between Oracle ERP and associated manufacturing systemsWorking ConditionsTravel Requirements:10% — Ability to travel domestically as required to support site deploymentsWe 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.SummaryLocation: Milwaukee, WIType: Full time