• Senior Design Engineer, Advanced

    Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI)


    Job Description:

    Senior Design Engineer – Advanced Technology Development (Lighting)

     

    The **Senior Design Engineer** plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of lighting. Leveraging deep engineering expertise and sharp project leadership, this individual explores, validates, and implements next-generation technologies that will power tomorrow’s lighting solutions.

    What You'll Do

    + Serve as the **technical lead and mechanical engineering authority** on mid-to-high complexity advanced technology development initiatives.

    + Identify, break down, and champion organizational capability building around **emerging lighting technologies** .

    + Apply expert knowledge of **manufacturing and tooling processes** to ensure part designs are production-ready and cost-effective.

    + Collaborate in the **supplier selection process** , providing critical input on qualification and risk.

    + Own and execute **validation plans** to assess feasibility and manufacturability of novel designs.

    + Review and refine part designs to ensure alignment with process capabilities and quality targets.

    + Define **test strategies** with minimal oversight, delivering insightful analysis that informs product direction.

    + Author **detailed testing reports** and lead internal lab evaluations independently.

    + Conduct and interpret **engineering analyses** using tools such as:

    + Design of Experiments (DOE)

    + Statistical Data Analysis

    + Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

    + Lead and manage the **Advanced Engineering mechanical team** , balancing deliverables, priorities, and resource planning.

    What You Bring

    + A **curious, innovation-first mindset** with a passion for problem-solving.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics (Master’s preferred).

    + 5+ years of **product design experience** in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

    + Strong proficiency in **3D CAD tools** (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) and FEA software.

    + Proven ability to develop processes and evaluate design concepts analytically and statistically.

    + Robust mechanical intuition with a deep understanding of **materials, properties, and manufacturing processes** .

    + Experience with **electromechanical systems** and **LED lighting** technologies is a strong plus.

    + Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

    + A hands-on appreciation for **tools of the construction trades** is highly valued.

     

    _Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._

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