Senior Electrical Engineer - Precision Fastening Systems

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. 

The Senior Electrical Engineer - Precision Fastening Systems will own the design and development of Milwaukee Tool’s next-generation power tools, integrating sensing, control algorithms, embedded firmware, and automated testing to deliver industry-leading performance. You will lead products from initial technology evaluation through launch, set technical direction, make data-driven design decisions, and work closely with mechanical, motor, and reliability engineers, along with marketing and global manufacturing teams.

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

• Lead the design, prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of embedded hardware and firmware for mid to high complexity projects.
• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies and turn findings into clear recommendations that shape future products.
• Design and characterize high-performance analog and mixed-signal circuits and solve challenging signal integrity and noise problems.
• Develop embedded algorithms and motor control strategies that deliver consistent, reliable tool performance in demanding conditions.
• Own user-facing firmware features from concept through release, working with marketing and UI/UX to create a jobsite-ready user experience.
• Plan and execute experiments, and analyze complex data sets to uncover system-level insights that guide design decisions.
• Qualify new designs to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, CEC, CE, and ANSI.
• Demonstrate Milwaukee Tool’s Culture of high performance and agility by independently creating Work Breakdown Structures for your work and driving projects to critical milestones.
• Provide candid and effective communication up, down, and across the organization on progress, barrier removal, and business risks/opportunities.
• Serve as a role model for Milwaukee Tool’s culture while mentoring, guiding, and coaching junior engineers, and grow the ability to lead and manage a small team.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in related design field.
• Expertise in power electronics circuit design and control.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software, and knowledge of industry best practices.
• Expertise in C programming and related development tools, especially relating to microcontroller peripherals.
• Strong knowledge of firmware architecture and codebase reuse methodology.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to turn test results into clear, logical conclusions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; exercises independent judgment and works well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of a second programming language such as Python or C++.
• Practical knowledge of analog and digital system tradeoffs, including signal integrity, noise analysis, and design margin.
• Background in sensor selection, integration, and validation, including signal conditioning and calibration in high-accuracy systems.
• Familiarity with high-resolution data acquisition and signal processing.
• Experience developing control algorithms or motor control (e.g., BLDC/FOC) for feedback-controlled electromechanical systems.
• Skilled in designing and analyzing DOEs.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks, test scripts, or hardware-in-the-loop validation systems.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers or lead technical work.

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.