Job description
Job Description:
Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and have an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.
All our teams touch every step of the process, that is why our Project teams are some of the key contributors to our continuous innovations. The fast-paced, agile environment continuously delivers disruptive technologies by providing every team with the resources needed to excel and working directly with End Users to understand how to deliver heavy duty products with high performance. We create Best in Class products by leveraging advanced analysis fabrics, extensive testing regimes, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and cross-functional agility. To learn more about the Milwaukee story and our company click
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The Automation Engineer is responsible for the electrical controls, data acquisition, and communication between systems using various protocols, for automated test systems used across Milwaukee Tools and at suppliers. The Automation Engineer role will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and lab teams to understand specifications and design systems to effectively meet those specifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Implement controls and programming for automated test machines via the use of PLCs and/or LabView and relevant hardware
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Create electrical schematics for system wiring and control panel layout
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Employ communication technologies, control devices, position sensing, and force measurement in automated systems
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Use servo motors, pneumatic components, linear motion systems and sensors where relevant in projects.
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Researching, selecting, and implementing sensor technology
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Prioritize and manage multiple project
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Review and thoroughly understand product function and design specifications
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Maintain technical competency and remain current in technology
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Leverage organizational tools to deliver complete technical package
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Assist with training other team members as necessary and requested
Education and Experience Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Preferred. Mechanical or related engineering field considered.
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3+ Years of experience in controls and electrical design/schematics
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Knowledge of control systems using PLC’s/HMI, LabView and PID tuning
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Knowledge of communication protocols and systems
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Knowledge of test and measurement techniques, including sensor technology, signal conditioning, data acquisition and performance calculations
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Knowledge of mechatronics incorporating hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components
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Experience in electrical design utilizing CAD; SolidWorks, AutoCAD or similar
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Mechanical aptitude, including a broad knowledge of fabrication and assembly preferred
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