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Principal Engineer

Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Principal Engineer
Job Description:

Principal Design Engineer - L & L

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.

Milwaukee Electric Tool offers benefits on your first day of work (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k) and an excellent working environment that includes an on-site cafeteria as well as a state-of-the-art fitness facility!

The Principal Design Engineer's primary role uses highly developed engineering expertise and project management abilities to contribute to the design and development of new products and support of existing products within the department

You'll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
  • Chief technical resource and mechanical engineering leader on mid/high complexity Power Tool New Product Development projects.
  • Provide clear engineering information to Project Leaders and the Global Engineering teams facilitating trade off decisions.
  • Establish test regimens for components and assemblies within area of scope in the project with minimal guidance. Deliver complete data analysis to support design recommendations
  • Independently develop, write and analyze testing reports in internal laboratory.
  • Serve as a technical resource on areas of expertise and provide consultation / mentorship to others
  • Able to effectively manage a technical team and provide technical guidance on complex programs, to achieve cost, performance and schedule requirements.
  • Execute a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas:
    • Mechanical stress analysis
    • Tolerance stack analyses
    • Gearing design - preferred
    • Sound and vibration / response of dynamic systems
    • Mechanism development and analysis

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Mechanics, Masters preferred
  • 10 years of design experience.
  • Strong proficiency in 3D CAD - ProE, Solidworks, NX, or similar as well as FEA.
  • Strong experience with FEA.
  • Deep mechanical aptitude is required including a broad knowledge of engineering materials, mechanical properties and an understanding of the manufacturing processes associated with these materials.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% (travel includes Domestic and International).
  • High interest in tools of the construction trades.

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.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

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