Automation/Software Engineer II

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 engineering teams. 

As an Automation/Software Engineer II, your primary focus would be to research, develop, and support the execution of NPD & CI engineering projects for Milwaukee Tool. The Automation/Software Engineer II position will report directly to the Advanced Manufacturing Manager. You will be utilizing your engineering, software and controls skills to design, build or support existing and new to world manufacturing equipment for power tools.

Your Role in Our Team:

• Support the manufacturing of internally built automation equipment. Programming, electrical/controls design, and documentation.  Design, build, commissioning and validation of machines and fixtures.

• Following global standards

• Research and aid in the development of manufacturing processes - machine design and controls solutions to enhance our global operations.

• Develop and participate in engineering projects for advanced engineering.  This role will provide engineering feasibility and support on high complexity projects.

• Assist with machine assembly, testing, and debug, including FAT/SAT, field-testing and commissioning.

• This job will also support other engineers in designing and completing their projects as well.

• Integrating robotics, vision and/or automation into new and existing equipment.

• Provide concise engineering project updates to project leaders and the global engineering teams through PowerPoint and graphical tools. Data must be presented in a manner that facilitates effective decisions.

• Occasionally serve as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with global manufacturing teams and suppliers in areas of expertise.

• Assist with preparation of quotations and proposals for new projects.

• Perform basic cost analysis to justify automation.

• Regularly visit the global manufacturing cells/suppliers to maintain open lines of communication with the cell/suppliers and provide opportunity/troubleshooting analysis as required.

• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Agility-- Embraces change, willing to take risks.

• Passionate and Energetic-- Driven to be the best.

• Entrepreneurial-- Take ownership and appropriate risk, seek breakthroughs.

• Drive for Results-- Set plans, track progress and deliver commitments.

• Team Oriented-- embrace teams for overall business success, acting as a leader.

• Delivery -- put theories into action.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related work experience.

• 2-3 years of machine control/automation design and programming experience, preferably on custom machines

• LabVIEW or text-based language experience

• Software source control experience

• Experience creating appropriate manufacturing documentation (e.g., theory of operation, wiring schematics, panel layouts, user manuals)

• Posses an understanding of multiple manufacturing and assembly processes and possible design/manufacturing hurdles that must be overcome to manufacture product.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Basic understanding of quality and lean methodologies

• Ability to manage several simultaneous projects.

• Industrial automation experience

• PLC programming experience

• Experience with selection, configuration, and programming of HMI's

• Experience with a wide variety of automation components (e.g., robots, actuators, sensors, vision systems, material handling)

• Database experience and proficiency

• CAD skills are a significant advantage but not required.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude.

• High interest in tools of the construction trades.

• Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required (up to 15% travel).

Travel Requirements:

• 10-20% (includes domestic and international travel for machine and/or concept evaluations)

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.