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Design Engineer II

Milwaukee Tool · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led the design on a cross-functional project. How did you keep everyone aligned?

What they are checking: Whether they can act as lead design engineer, which the posting names as the core of the role.

Tell me about a time you went out to talk with real users or watch them work.

What they are checking: Whether they ground designs in how tradespeople actually use tools on the jobsite.

How do you work with suppliers or manufacturing to solve a production problem?

What they are checking: Whether they can partner with manufacturing to fix issues, which product support work requires.

Tell me about a design you're proud of. What made it good?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain their own engineering judgment and the tradeoffs behind it.

What would you do

How would you take cost out of an existing product without hurting performance?

What they are checking: Whether they can do value engineering thoughtfully rather than cutting corners users will notice.

Your launch date is fixed, but testing shows a durability issue. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they raise risks early and offer options instead of hiding a problem to hit a date.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd design a new drill bit or cutting accessory from the user problem to a tested prototype.

What they are checking: Whether they can connect user needs to geometry, materials and testing in a structured design process.

A new masonry bit is wearing out faster than the competitor's in testing. How do you figure out why?

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot failures with data, like wear patterns and material analysis, instead of guessing.

How do you pick materials and heat treatment for an accessory that takes heavy impact?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how hardness, toughness and cost trade off in durable accessories.

How do you use GD&T and tolerance stack-ups to make sure parts fit in production?

What they are checking: Whether they design for manufacturing at volume, not just for a working prototype.

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The full job description

As published by Milwaukee Tool.

Job Description: Design Engineer II – Power Tools 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. As a Design Engineer II for Milwaukee you will be  located  at our Brookfield, WI office. Our corporate office is only 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee and  located  near Miller Park, Milwaukee Zoo, Mitchell Park Domes, as well as many more attractions and restaurants. You will work in a fast-paced environment to innovate new products as a member of a cross-functional team. One of the most rewarding aspects of the job is seeing a product you designed on the shelves of a Home Depot. If you are interested in travel, domestic and international travel opportunities are available and sometimes  required . In the US, Milwaukee Tool has three locations in Mississippi (two manufacturing and one distribution). Overseas, you will have the opportunity to work with Chinese engineering counterparts as well as meet with suppliers in both Taiwan and China. 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! You’ll also be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities: • Take a concept idea and make it come to life. • Design and test products from concept to production. • Develop design solutions to meet consumer requirements. • Participate in field research. • Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with manufacturing and other cross-functional team members. • Interact with suppliers to develop part/product specifications that meet performance requirements while falling within process capabilities. • Evaluate product design  relative  to material selection,  cost  and reliability. • Perform a wide variety of calculations and software aided analyses in the following areas: • Mechanical stress analysis, material and heat treatment selection, tolerance and fit analyses, lubrication, spur and helical gear design, statics and dynamics, noise and  vibration  and a variety of machine element design. • Independently develop,  write  and analyze test requests with the Milwaukee Tool Test Laboratory. • Work as a technical resource to troubleshoot problems with manufacturing teams and suppliers. What TOOLS you’ll bring with you: • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical  Engineering;  or similar field. • 2+ years of experience in  related  design field. • Experience in  participating  or leading cross functional team meetings • GD & T and CAD  proficiency • Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on attitude. • High  proficiency  in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and Power Point. • Willingness to learn skill sets outside  primary  discipline. • Ability to travel 10% of the time is  required  (travel includes Domestic and International). • High interest in tools of the trade. 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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