Advanced ManufacturingAutomationEngineer II

Overview

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – we give you unlimited access to everything you need to create disruptive new technologies and solutions on our engineering teams.

• Design and deploy controls, software, and electrical systems in manufacturing.
• Lead execution of global software and connectivity platform initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive commissioning, validation (FAT/SAT), and multi‑site deployment of standardized solutions.
• Contribute to and own components of scalable global software platforms and reusable architectures.
• Develop machine‑to‑system connectivity (PLC, IPC, databases, MES) aligned to global platform standards.
• Enable real‑time data integration into manufacturing and enterprise systems to support global visibility and decision‑making.
• Implement digital poka‑yoke and process enforcement solutions aligned with platform strategy.
• Drive adoption of global standards across sites by influencing site AME, IT, and operations leaders.
• Support high‑complexity engineering and platform initiatives with feasibility, architecture input, and cost analysis.
• Collaborate across global teams and suppliers to ensure alignment to platform direction and successful deployment at scale.

• Agility – embraces change and thrives in evolving global platform strategy.
• Passionate and energetic – driven to deliver scalable, high‑impact global solutions.
• Entrepreneurial – ownership of platform initiatives and drives adoption beyond direct authority.
• Drive for results – executes and delivers across multiple sites and stakeholders.
• Team oriented – leads through influence across global teams and functions.
• Delivery – translates strategy into execution with measurable global impact.
• Influence & leadership – ability to align and influence site leaders and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related).
• 3–5 years of experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing software.
• Experience with text‑based programming, LabVIEW, or PLC programming.
• Experience working across teams or functions to deliver solutions.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation (theory of operation, schematics, manuals).
• Software source control.

• Experience developing & deploying scalable software solutions across multiple sites.
• Experience influencing or working with global stakeholders (AME, IT, operations).
• Data connectivity, MES, or manufacturing software systems.
• Machine‑to‑database integration, industrial communication protocols.
• Robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation.
• HMI development and configuration.
• Database and data‑driven application experience.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, quality systems, and error‑proofing.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Industrial automation experience.
• Experience supporting or leading global deployments or standardization efforts.

Travel Requirements:
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as required (10–20% travel includes domestic and international travel for machine and/or concept evaluations).

• 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.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.